Disgraced former Irish swim coach arrested in US on Gardaí request

They want him extradited.

Former Irish national swimming coach, George Gibney, was arrested by US Marshalls in Florida yesterday afternoon, after Gardaí issued an extradition request over alleged historical sexual abuse.

In 1993, Gibney, who ran the Trojan swim club in Blackrock, had 27 charges put against him over indecency towards underage swimmers, but after his legal team halted the prosecution, he fled to Scotland and then to the USA.

Gibney, who trained the likes of Irish Olympian Gary O'Toole, faces a court appearance where he can agree or contest his extradition.

His case had been reopened following the release of the investigative BBC podcast, Where is George Gibney, which led to over a dozen new alleged victims coming forward.

Last year, the DPP ruled that he should face the historical charges, allowing for the extradition request.

The Gardaí have been working closely with US forces for six months.