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The Journal
02-08-2025
- The Journal
Irish man accused of escaping Australian detention with bedsheets faces jail time
A 26-YEAR-OLD IRISH man faces jail time in Australia after he allegedly entered the country with a false passport, and, when detained, allegedly made his escape. The man is scheduled to appear before Brisbane Arrest Court later today, charged with two migration offences. The man allegedly entered Australia using a false passport in March of this year. He was detained by officials after he refused to undertake biometric checks. Once detained, the man allegedly tied bedsheets together and scaled down the side of the building to escape. Advertisement An arrest warrant was issued in April 2025. He was arrested by Australian Federal Police on Thursday. He appeared before Parramatta Magistrates Court yesterday. A successful application was made to extradite the man back to Queensland that afternoon, where he will face charges. The man is accused of one count of using false documents and false or misleading information, and one count of escaping from detention, both offences contrary to the Migration Act 1958. The maximum penalty for the false documents offence is 10 years' imprisonment. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
News.com.au
02-08-2025
- News.com.au
Irishman escapes detention tying bedsheets together and scaling down building in Australia
An Irishman allegedly tied bedsheets together and scaled down the side of a building to escape detention in Australia after he was caught entering the country using a fake passport. Australian Federal Police allege the 26-year-old unlawfully entered Australia in March this year and was detained when he refused to undertake biometric checks. Police claim the man escaped detention by tying bedsheets together and scaled down the side of a building in April. He was arrested by police at Box Hill, in Sydney's northwest on Thursday. The Irishman appeared in the Parramatta Magistrates Court on Friday and was extradited to Queensland that afternoon. He faces charges for using a fake document and escaping detention.
