A High Court judge has surrendered for extradition a man who absconded to Ireland after spending 31 years in prison for a murder he committed when he was a child.

A man who has spent 31 years in prison for a murder he committed when he was a child does not pose a risk to society and should not be extradited to the UK, his barrister has told the High Court.

George Best’s coffin will be brought to Northern Ireland tomorrow by a private plane.

Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballing greats are to carry George Best’s coffin, it was confirmed tonight.