Police hunt for man who served jail sentence for Knaresborough sexual assault

By Court Reporter
Published 12th Oct 2022, 17:03 BST
Updated 12th Oct 2022, 17:03 BST
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Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man released from prison after serving a sentence for a sexual assault in Knaresborough.

Steven Thrower is wanted for failing to comply with notification requirements, and Bradford police are keen for the public to help in tracking him down.

A statement on the West Yorkshire Police website reads: “There is no suggestion that he has left the country, with information suggesting he has links to the North Yorkshire, including Harrogate and York.

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“Numerous extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate Thrower, including televised media appeals.

Steven Thrower is wanted for failing to comply with notification requirements, and Bradford police are keen for the public to help in tracking him down.Steven Thrower is wanted for failing to comply with notification requirements, and Bradford police are keen for the public to help in tracking him down.
Steven Thrower is wanted for failing to comply with notification requirements, and Bradford police are keen for the public to help in tracking him down.

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“He is described as a white male, of medium build with a bald head and a scar at the top of his head. He also has several tattoos including a Pegasus on his left arm, and swallow on his right arm and some name tattoos.

“Our image of him is from July 2008 so it is possible he may have changed his appearance significantly since then.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police in Bradford on 101, or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.