LatviaPublished: 29 July 2026 at 03:38
Latvian detained in UK tells court: I would rather die than return to Latvian prison
A UK court has ordered the extradition of a Latvian citizen accused of a serious crime; the man stated he would prefer death over returning to a Latvian prison, citing a prior experience behind bars in Latvia.
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A court in the United Kingdom has ruled to extradite a Latvian national to Latvia. The individual faces charges for a serious offense. During the hearing, the accused declared that he would rather die than go back to a Latvian prison. He also mentioned a past incident that occurred while he was previously incarcerated in Latvia, which apparently influenced his resistance to extradition.
The extradition decision is not yet final and may be appealed. Further details about the crime or the prison experience have not been disclosed.
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