Abuser who fled the UK arrested in Thailand following police efforts
Nicholas Cash fled to Thailand in 2022 but has now been apprehended
A 26-year-old man, who fled the UK while awaiting trial for domestic abuse offences, has been arrested in Thailand after international police efforts spanning years.
Nicholas Cash was found guilty in his absence in February 2023 of crimes including coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage, and administering a noxious substance with intent.
He is believed to have fled to Thailand in October 2022 ahead of his scheduled trial at Bournemouth Crown Court. In his absence, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for his offences against a former partner between February and November 2020.
Cash was arrested by the Royal Thai Police on 23rd December 2025 following concerted efforts by Dorset Police alongside the National Crime Agency, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Royal Thai Police.
Dorset Police’s statement
Detective Constable Michael White praised the extensive collaboration between national and international agencies in the pursuit of Cash, expressing gratitude to those involved in bringing him to justice.
“We have worked tirelessly in the months and years since Nicholas Cash was convicted to establish his whereabouts and ensure he faces justice for his despicable offending” White said.
“This work has involved liaising with a range of national and international partners and I want to thank all those involved in tracking Cash down and apprehending him.
“The key driver behind our relentless efforts has been the desire to seek justice for the victim and we have continued to keep her and her family updated with developments.
“I hope this case sends a clear message to those trying to escape justice that we will explore all possible avenues to trace you and hold you to account for any offences committed and that international borders will not offer protection from the judicial process.”
National Crime Agency on international efforts
Dan Newell, Regional Manager at the NCA, also commended the actions taken.
"Cash fled the UK with no regard for the devastating impact of his crimes, instead seeking to selfishly preserve his own freedom" Newell said.
“Together with partners at home and abroad we tracked him down and ensured he faced justice.
“We hope Cash’s arrest and jailing will bring some relief to the victim. The NCA will continue to support our partners across the globe in tracking down perpetrators of domestic abuse and seeking justice for victims.”
Following his arrest in Thailand, Cash is now subject to extradition proceedings.