Three Scots agree extradition to Canada over man's death

Sharif Rahman died in hospital a week after the alleged attack in August 2023

Three men have agreed extradition to Canada from Scotland to stand trial over the death of a restaurant owner.

Robert Evans, 24, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Sharif Rahman, 44, in Ontario in August 2023.

His father, Robert Busby Evans, 47, and his uncle, Barry Evans, 54, have also been charged with being accessories after the fact to commit an indictable offence.

All three men gave their consent to extradition at separate hearings before Sheriff Julius Komorowski at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

At a previous hearing, lawyers for the two older Evans family members argued there was "no equivalent act" to being an accessory to the alleged offence in Scots Law, and that extradition should be refused.

However, during the latest hearing, defence agent Sarah Loosemore said Robert Busby Evans had decided "it would be appropriate for these matters to be dealt with under the Canadian justice system".

Similar confirmations were made with the two other men, with Sheriff Komorowski reminding them there was "no appeal" against their decision.

Mr Rahman, a father-of-one, is reported to have died a week after a physical altercation with the Evans family in Owen Sound, about 118 miles (190km) from Toronto.

The incident allegedly took place in the street outside a curry house following an argument over an unpaid $150 (£79) bill.

Mr Rahman was found in the street by a staff member and later died in hospital in London, Ontario.

The three Evans family members were arrested in Edinburgh and Dalkeith last year on an outstanding international warrant.

The alleged attack took place outside a restaurant in Owen Sound

According to Canadian media outlets, they were in the country on holiday visas and left a short time after the altercation.

Ontario prosecutors allege the two older Evans men illegally attempted to obstruct the investigation into Mr Rahman's death.

They said Barry Evans drove his nephew 40 miles away from the scene after the incident and alleged Robert Busby Evans arranged for his son to return to Scotland the following day.

All three men were remanded in custody before their cases are referred to Scottish ministers to make the final decision.