23/07/2021

Convicted NI Sex Offender Unlawfully At Large In England

The search is continuing for a convicted sex offender who is unlawfully at large in England.

NI man James Taggart is described as 5'7", slim build (around 63.5 kg), short light brown hair with receding hairline, short brown full beard, blue eyes and speaks with a Fermanagh accent. It is believed that 27-year-old James has been seen recently in the Essex area of England. He is known to have connections in Bradford, Lancaster and Liverpool and he is known to have connections to the Fermanagh, Belfast and L'Derry areas.

Police are continuing to appeal for information on his whereabouts, while also asking James to hand himself in.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous.

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