Leeds prisoner faces extradition over murder of 12 year-old boy

A MAN accused of shooting dead a 12-year-old boy in the Netherlands, and who is serving a sentence at Armley Jail in Leeds for another violent offence, faces an extradition hearing.

By The Newsroom

Published 17th May 2011, 10:08 BST

Danny Gubbels was gunned down on July 14 last year in a caravan in the city of Breda, in the south of the country.

Alistair Desmond Weekes was arrested in connection with the killing by officers from West Yorkshire Police and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) in Leeds on behalf of the Dutch authorities.

The 29-year-old was detained in April on a European Arrest Warrant and his extradition to the Netherlands was requested.

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Weekes last appeared at the court on April 12 as part of the extradition process and was remanded in custody.

According to reports, he was arrested at Armley Jail.

The killing sparked a public outcry and major media interest in the Netherlands after the youngster was shot as he sat alone in his home.

He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.

At least 10 bullet holes were discovered in the caravan.