Prisoner who fled to Donegal seeks return to NI, court hears
Gary Anderson had been serving life in prison for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018.
Prisoner who fled to Donegal seeks return to NI, court hears
A convicted murderer who absconded from prison in Northern Ireland while on compassionate leave and crossed into the Republic of Ireland has asked his legal team to arrange for his return back across the border, a court heard.
Gary Anderson, 29, who was serving a life sentence for the murder of Karol Kelly in 2018, fled after being granted permission to attend his father's funeral in Londonderry last month.
Nine days later, he was arrested by An Garda Síochána (Irish police service) at a caravan park in County Donegal.
He appeared by video link at Letterkenny District Court on Monday, charged with being present on 23 September at Fahan Marina Caravan and Campsite after escaping from Maghaberry Prison.
The charge is contrary to Section 3(1) of the Criminal Law (Jurisdiction) Act 1976.
Gary Anderson's solicitor said his client is seeking consent to return across the border to serve his sentence.
But during Monday's proceedings, Garda Sgt Maurice Doyle requested that the case be adjourned until 2 November to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Judge Emile Daly adjourned the case until the date requested.