The man who cheated death when double killer John Gallagher’s gun jammed in his face says he fears he will have to come face to face with him again soon.

Confusion concerning the law frequently occurs but seldom has such bewilderment arisen as in the case of double killer John Gallagher who has handed himself in after absconding from the Central Mental Hospital and fleeing to England 12 years ago.

Double killer John Gallagher has handed himself in to the Central Mental Hospital in Dublin.

A 53-year-old man who absconded from the mental facility in England he was sent to after he being convicted of raping a 18-year-old girl is opposing a bid by the UK authorities to have him returned, the High Court heard today.