Police in Lancashire are searching for a 'high-risk' rapist wanted after fleeing from authorities.
Kevin Anthony Wyatt, also known as David Edge, left an 'approved premises' in Accrington earlier this month and failed to return, officers say.
The 37-year-old was handed a 10 year prison sentence for rape at Preston Crown Court in April 2016.
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Police say he should not be approached but have listed a number of distinctive features to help spot him, including a cross tattoo with the word 'grandma' on his left arm.
He is described as white, 5ft 11in tall and of stocky build.
He has a number of other tattoos, including ‘2 GUNS’ on his back and a tattoo of a bird on his chest.
Wyatt has links to several areas in Cumbria, including Barrow-in-Furness, Whitehaven, Carlisle and Dalton-in-Furness.
He also has links to Blackpool and Worcester.
Police are very concerned following his disappearance.
Det Con Kyle Hazelaar, of Lancashire Police, said: “Wyatt is wanted on prison recall after failing to return to approved premises.
“He is considered a high risk offender and he should not be approached.
“If you have any information about his whereabouts please come forward.”
If you can help police please call 101 or (01254) 353246.
Alternatively you can email 2213@lancashire.police.uk In an emergency always call 999.
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