A Pakistani national who had been on the run in Ireland after he was convicted of a sex attack in the UK has consented to be surrendered to the authorities there.

An extradition hearing is due to take place today for a fugitive sex-offender arrested at Dublin Airport on Monday night.

On-the-run sex offender Mian Shahid was arrested by Gardaí at Dublin Airport last night as he attempted to board a flight to Dubai.