Wanted sex offender from St Annes located in Cumbria

By Emma Downey
Published 28th Jan 2023, 09:43 BST
Updated 28th Jan 2023, 10:58 BST
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A wanted sex offender from St Annes has been found in Cumbria.

Yesterday police appealed for information to James Atkinson, 57. He was located last night in Cumbria.

They said: “Many thanks for your help and shares with this appeal.”

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James Atkinson, a registered sex offender from St Annes, has now been found in Cumbria thanks to the public's helpJames Atkinson, a registered sex offender from St Annes, has now been found in Cumbria thanks to the public's help
James Atkinson, a registered sex offender from St Annes, has now been found in Cumbria thanks to the public's help

A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to turn up at a sentencing hearing at York Crown Court earlier this month.

The 57-year-old, of St George’s Road, St Annes, has been convicted of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault.

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