Escaped prisoner seeks return to Northern Ireland jail

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 19:27 · Archive

A man serving life for murder who fled to the Republic of Ireland seeks to return to serve his sentence.

Gary Anderson, 29, absconded from Maghaberry Prison while on compassionate leave in September to attend his father's funeral in Londonderry. He was arrested by An Garda Síochána nine days later at Fahan Marina Caravan and Campsite in County Donegal.

Anderson is serving a life sentence for the murder of Karol Kelly, who was stabbed to death in Londonderry in 2018. Appearing via video link at Letterkenny District Court on Monday, he was charged with being present on 23 September at the caravan park having escaped from prison, contrary to Section 3(1) of the Criminal Law (Jurisdiction) Act 1976.

His solicitor told the court that Anderson is seeking consent to return across the border to serve the remainder of his sentence. Garda Sergeant Maurice Doyle asked for an adjournment until 2 November to allow for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Judge Emile Daly granted the adjournment.

How it is being reported

• Murderer caught after fleeing to Donegal wants to return to NI to serve his sentenceGary Anderson fled while on compassionate leave for his father’s funeral in his native Derry in September.Belfast Telegraph · 12 Oct, 19:45
• Prisoner who fled to Donegal seeks return to NI, court hearsGary Anderson had been serving life in prison for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018.BBC Northern Ireland · 12 Oct, 18:47

In this story: Gary Anderson · Karol Kelly · Londonderry · County Donegal · Maghaberry Prison · Letterkenny District Court

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