Suspected IRA man in German custody

A former British soldier accused of being a member of the IRA was in German custody today after being extradited from the Czech Republic.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2003 - 12:50

A former British soldier accused of being a member of the IRA was in German custody today after being extradited from the Czech Republic.

Michael Dickson, 38, is wanted in connection with a 1996 mortar attack on a British army base in Germany where he had once served with an engineering unit.

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Courts Heathrow Place: German Place: Czech Republic Place: Germany Place: Quebec barracks Place: Osnabruck Place: Greenock Place: Scotland Place: Northern Ireland Place: Prague Place: Berlin Person: Michael Dickson Person: Dickson Person: Martin McGartland Person: McGartland Organisation: IRA

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