Monk expected to challenge extradition to Ireland

Monk expected to challenge extradition to Ireland

The moment Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch was arrested by Spanish police on the Costa del Sol. Picture: Guardia Civil

The Director of Public Prosecutions and the Garda team investigating the Regency murder may be called on to carry out further work here if Gerry Hutch raises legal objections to his surrender back to Ireland, sources have indicated.

Authorities here are bracing for a long legal battle to get ‘The Monk’ into Irish courts if, as expected, he fights the extradition request in Spain.

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