A manhunt has been launched by police after a man reportedly failed to comply with the Sex Offenders' Register notification requirements following his prison release. Darren Inkpen, 55, was released from prison on November 13.
Inkpen was due to stay at a hotel in Leeds, but he "failed to register an address" and didn't turn up for a probation appointment, police said. West Yorkshire Police are searching for him and, after conducting " extensive arrest enquiries" to try and locate him, have now asked anybody with information that could help find the 55-year-old to get in touch with them.
He has links to the Kent and Sussex area, and it is believed he could be in the Broadstairs area of Kent, or Newhaven in Sussex, LeedsLive reports.
The force said: "Police are appealing for information to help locate Darren Inkpen who is wanted for failing to comply with the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders' Register.
"Inkpen, aged 55, was released from prison on 13 November and was due to stay at a hotel in Leeds. But he failed to register an address and did not turn up for a probation appointment.
"Officers have conducted extensive arrest enquiries in order to try and locate Inkpen and are now appealing for the public's help.
"They have released two images of Inkpen - one more recent than the other.
"He has connections to the Kent and Sussex area and is thought that he could possibly be in the Broadstairs area of Kent or Newhaven in Sussex."
People with information have been asked to contact the police by going online here or by calling 101, and quoting reference number 13250661376. People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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