Name withheld – Liberian national
Context
Arrest and ongoing inquiries into a man suspected of war crimes during the first and second Liberian civil wars
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction
Suspect
Name withheld, Liberian national
Country of residence of suspect
United Kingdom
Charges
As the case is at the investigation stage, the suspect has not yet been formally charged. The investigation focuses on charges of war crimes.
Current status
Under investigation; detained
Facts
The suspect allegedly committed war crimes during the first and second Liberian civil wars.
Procedure
On 7 September 2022, Officers from the Metropolitan Police War Crimes Team arrested a man on suspicion of war crimes contrary to Section 51 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001, as confirmed by Scotland Yard.
The man was held in custody while officers searched an address in southeast London and is still being detained.
Arrest and ongoing inquiries into a man suspected of war crimes during the first and second Liberian civil wars
