The police request assistance in locating the sought individual, David Doherty.
David Doherty, 58, from Doncaster, is sought for two violations of Sex Offender Notification Requirements and in relation to allegations of making threats to kill.
David Doherty was convicted of attempted rape and indecent assault in 2000, and of rape in 2014. Following his release from incarceration, he was permanently registered as a sex offender.
David Doherty is obligated to periodically register his address with the police as stipulated by the conditions of the register. He has just neglected to register his address as mandated.
We seek information from anyone who has lately encountered or communicated with David Doherty, or is aware of his current whereabouts. He is aware of his wanted status, and we suspect he is deliberately avoiding law enforcement.
He is characterised as a Caucasian male, of slender physique, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, with short, light brown hair that is beginning to grey.
Officers believe David Doherty is in the Scawthorpe or Balby areas of Doncaster, however, he also has links to Grimsby.
If you see David 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.
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