Murder Suspect Agrees to Extradition in Spain Case

Murder suspect Jonny Smyth has “agreed to extradition” and should be returned to Spain from Portugal in around a fortnight, officials say.

Extradition Hearing
The 26-year-old from Belfast appeared in court on Thursday morning in the northern Portuguese city of Guimaraes following his arrest on Tuesday at an Airbnb a half-drive north in Braga.

Investigation Continues
Once Smyth is returned to Spain he will be summoned before the investigating judge probing John George’s murder so his continued preventive detention in Spain ahead of a probable trial can be ratified.