South African mother facing deportation found in Britain

A SOUTH AFRICAN mother-of-two who was due to be deported on Saturday has fled to Britain, gardaí confirmed last night.

There was major concern for the safety of 38-year-old Nteta Appiakorang, who has a life-threatening illness, when she went missing early on Saturday. Gardaí and members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue team spent most of yesterday searching rural areas but found no trace of her up to teatime.

Last night, however, a garda spokesperson said they had discovered that she was in Britain. It is believed Ms Appiakorang is in the London area and she is understood to be safe and well.