A man in his 70s has been arrested in NI 'under the Extradition Act for criminal damage hate crime offences' that occurred in Florida in 2023, police say. Officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit arrested Liam Mackin at Musgrave Police Station on Thursday morning, March 13. A PSNI statement said: "The man was arrested under the Extradition Act for criminal damage hate crime offences that occurred in Flagler County, Florida, USA in November 2023. "He is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court later today (Thursday 13th March)." Sergeant Davey from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit added: “We continue to work closely with our national and international partners to identify and arrest those wanted in other jurisdictions. Tackling hate crime is a priority for the Police Service of Northern Ireland and we will work with partners to bring those suspected of involvement in hate crime before the courts. “Our message is clear that we will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.” KRW Law, acting on behalf of Liam Mackin, said: "Liam is a 73-year-old disabled man who is facing an extradition request by the USA to have him returned to Florida to face hate crime allegations. "The warrant application relates to an incident in November 2023 when six Israeli owned properties in Flagler Beach Florida were defaced with anti-Jewish graffiti. It’s alleged our client was involved. "He strenuously denies all allegations." Speaking today on the Extradition warrant request, solicitor Kevin Winters of KRW Law said: “I want to preface what I say here by firstly condemning the type of racist hate comments daubed on these properties. It’s unacceptable and ought to be rightfully denounced especially given the current world-wide political climate we live in. "That said, we make it very clear that our client will contest this application. It’s most regrettable that media sources in Florida have Mr Mackin already convicted of these crimes before he even sets foot anywhere near a court." For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.