Eritrean Man Faces New Charges in Belfast | Dublin News

An Eritrean man arrested in Belfast after an international manhunt faces fresh charges for failing to register as a sex offender, lying to police, and obstructing justice — all tied to a prior rape conviction in Dublin under a different name. The High Court denied bail, citing his fingerprints matching a known suspect named Lijam, and prosecutors argue he’s been using fake identities to evade accountability. Despite claiming he can’t verify details because the case was in a language he doesn’t speak, he admitted being in the photo. His defense claimed refugee status would put him at risk if returned to Eritrea, but the court dismissed it, fearing he might flee or reoffend. A European Arrest Warrant is now being prepared from Ireland, and he remains jailed while authorities work to confirm his true identity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8855274cca54980a