UK-wide manhunt for ‘serial rapist’ who’s ‘actively evading’ police

South Yorkshire Police are desperately seeking help to locate wanted man David Doherty. The 58-year-old from Doncaster is wanted for two breaches of Sex Offender Notification Requirements, and in connection with a report of making threats to kill.

In 2000, Doherty was convicted of attempted rape and indecent assault, and in 2014 he was found guilty of rape. Upon his release from prison, he was placed on the sex offenders’ register for life. As part of the terms of the register, Doherty is required to regularly register his address with police. However, he has recently failed to do so.

Anyone who has seen or spoken to Doherty recently, or knows where he might be staying, is being urged to get in touch. He is described as a white man, of slim build, 6ft 4ins tall, and with greying light brown short hair.

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Officers believe Doherty is in the Scawthorpe or Balby areas of Doncaster, but he also has links to Grimsby.

A spokesman said: “If you see Doherty, please do not approach him, but instead call 999. If you have any other information about where he might be, you can contact us via our online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote investigation number 14/204158/24 when you get in touch.

“Alternatively, if you’d rather not disclose your personal details, you can remain anonymous and share your information by reaching out to the independent charity Crimestoppers. You can call their UK Contact Centre for free at 0800 555 111 or fill out a straightforward and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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