Issue Date: 02/04/2026
The Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) of An Garda Síochána has been involved in a joint investigation with the Police Service of Northern Ireland into the murder of Robbie Lawlor on 4th April 2020.
This afternoon, Thursday 2nd April 2026, investigating Gardaí from the GNBCI arrested a male (aged in his 40s) in Dublin on foot of a Trade and Cooperation Agreement extradition warrant to extradite the male to Northern Ireland to be charged in connection with the investigation.
The male is currently detained at a Garda station in the Dublin region and will appear before the High Court at the Four Courts, Dublin 7 tomorrow, Friday 3rd April 2026, at 10:30am.
An Garda Síochána has no further comment.
