
Teklemariam Lijam
Teklemariam Lijam, a 42-year-old Eritrean national, was detained in Belfast after being linked to a previous conviction for rape in Dublin under the alias Bereket Mekonnen. He faces multiple charges, including failing to register as a sex offender and providing false information to authorities. Despite his claims of refugee status and fears of returning to Eritrea, the court denied him bail due to concerns over his potential to reoffend or abscond.
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Teklemariam Lijam was detained in Belfast after being convicted of rape in Dublin under a different name.
Man detained in Belfast allegedly convicted of rape in Dublin under different name – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-08-05

