Somalian migrant wanted in Britain for 'repeatedly raping' 13-year-old stepsister arrested after stepping off plane

The suspect, a Dutch citizen who was born in Somalia, was detained by federal police immediately after touching down.

British authorities had been seeking the man since December 2023 through an international arrest warrant.

He faces allegations of child sexual abuse committed while he was living in the UK.

Officers from the Federal Police acted swiftly upon identifying the suspect through a search notice as he entered the country.

The accusations against the man are severe, with authorities alleging he sexually assaulted his teenage stepsister on multiple occasions.

German federal police confirmed the nature of the charges in their official statement: "He is accused of having repeatedly raped his 13-year-old stepsister in 2020."

Following his detention at the airport, the man was brought before a custody judge in Frankfurt.

His identity has not been disclosed by authorities as the investigation proceeds.

The suspect remains in German custody while arrangements for his potential extradition to Britain are being discussed.

The process of transferring the suspect to British authorities could take anywhere from 10 to 60 days, according to German police.

This timeframe reflects the man's legal right to challenge his extradition.

Authorities have noted that such durations are typical in cases involving international arrest warrants and cross-border transfers.

The suspect was taken into custody immediately following his appearance before the Frankfurt judge.

He will remain detained in Germany throughout the extradition proceedings.

British investigators will now await the outcome of the legal process before they can proceed with their case against him.