A Latvian man has been extradited to the United Kingdom and faces criminal charges over the alleged hit‑and‑run that killed 12‑year‑old Keaton Slater more than two years ago, according to UK News – The latest headlines f and BBC News.
The extradition was carried out by Latvian authorities following a request from the UK, and the suspect is now charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal accident. The case, which stemmed from an alleged collision that occurred in the UK, has been pending investigation for several years before the extradition was secured. Both UK News and BBC News confirm that the incident involved a schoolboy, and that the charges were formally announced after the extradition was completed.
The extradition underscores the cooperation between Latvian and British law‑enforcement agencies in pursuing justice for cross‑border criminal cases, particularly those involving serious allegations such as hit‑and‑run deaths.