A relentless pursuit of a domestic abuser who fled to Thailand to escape justice has seen Dorset Police work with national and international agencies to track him down.
Nicholas Cash, aged 26, was charged with offences relating to a campaign of sustained abuse of a former partner between February and November 2020.
However, he is believed to have fled to Thailand in October 2022 while awaiting trial at Bournemouth Crown Court.
Cash was found guilty in his absence on Friday 24 February 2023 of offences of controlling or coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage and administering a poisonous or noxious substance with intent. It was subsequently determined that he would have to serve a sentence of eight years in prison.
Determined to achieve justice for the victim in the case, Dorset Police worked with a range of agencies including the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Royal Thai Police.
Following extensive enquiries, Cash was arrested by the Royal Thai Police on Tuesday, 23 December 2025. He will now be the subject of extradition proceedings.
Detective Constable Michael White, of Dorset Police, said: “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.
“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.”
Dan Newell, Regional Manager at the NCA, said: “Cash fled the UK with no regard for the devastating impact of his crimes, instead seeking to selfishly preserve his own freedom.
“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.”
