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30/08/2012
Warrant Issued For NI Rapist
A warrant has been issued by a Dublin District court for the arrest of a rapist from Northern Ireland who failed to appear in court.
19-year-old Edward Connors, who raped an American tourist in west Belfast four years ago, was released from prison at the start of the year after serving four years of an eight year sentence behind bars.
On 26th July he was charged with failing to notify the authorities of his name, address and date of birth under the Sex Offenders Act.
He failed to turn up for his court hearing yesterday.
A bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.
(CD/GK)
19-year-old Edward Connors, who raped an American tourist in west Belfast four years ago, was released from prison at the start of the year after serving four years of an eight year sentence behind bars.
On 26th July he was charged with failing to notify the authorities of his name, address and date of birth under the Sex Offenders Act.
He failed to turn up for his court hearing yesterday.
A bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.
(CD/GK)
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