A rugby league participant who was charged with rape, sexual assault and two counts of assault has fled to his residence nation of Papua New Guinea.
Keven Appo, 25, who performs for Bradford Bulls, was granted conditional bail at 16:00 GMT on November 26, Bradford Magistrates Court heard on Monday.
By 20:40 GMT that night Mr Appo had flown from Manchester Airport to Dubai and later reached Papua New Guinea through a connecting flight.
Prosecutor Fiona Newcombe advised the court docket that extradition proceedings are underway to carry Mr Appo again to the United Kingdom to face the costs in opposition to him.
Mr Appo was to seem in court docket for a listening to on Monday morning.
Ms Newcombe advised the court docket she had given her home and automobile keys to the rugby membership supervisor.
He stated authorities would now work with police in Papua New Guinea to extradite him.
Mr. Appo of Halifax, Was sacked by Bradford Bulls After they have been accused of crimes.
In an announcement the membership had earlier stated it had “canceled Keven Appo's playing contract”.
Papua New Guinea worldwide Mr Appo performed on the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, which was held in England.
He joined the Bulls as a ahead in 2023, earlier than signing a brand new two-year deal in August final yr.
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