Interpol issue notice for arrest of woman accused of killing Dunn

THE ALLEGED killer of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn is “wanted internationally” after an Interpol Red Notice was issued for her arrest.

Anne Sacoolas, 42, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving in December, but an extradition request submitted by the

Home Office was rejected by US secretary of state

Mike Pompeo in January.

In an email to the 19-year-old’s parents from Northamptonshire Police, the force said “the wanted circulations should be enacted” should Sacoolas leave the US.

According to Interpol’s website, a Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action. The Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant, but are issued for fugitives wanted for prosecution or sentencing. The process is normally used so member countries can look out for the suspect, which usually assists with the extradition proceedings.

Harry, pictured, was killed when his motorcycle crashed into a car outside a US military base in Northamptonshire in August last year. Sacoolas, the wife of a US intelligence official based at RAF Croughton, claimed diplomatic immunity following the crash and was able to return to her home country, sparking an international controversy.

On April 30, a spokeswoman for the US State Department reiterated its position that at the time of the accident, and for the duration of her time in the UK, the driver had immunity from criminal jurisdiction.

The teenager’s mother said the news had been passed to the parents via their spokesman, Radd Seiger.

Reacting to the news, Charlotte Charles told the PA news agency: “It’s been a terrible time for us. We are utterly bereft and heartbroken and miss our Harry every minute of every single day.

“This is important news that has just passed on to us by Radd and we are in pieces.”

“I just want to urge Mrs Sacoolas to come back to the UK and do the right thing.

The teenager’s mother added: “Face justice and maybe then our two families can come together after the tragedy and build a bridge.”