Rapist on loose after absconding from prison
A CONVICTED rapist jailed for life for kidnapping a schoolgirl has gone missing from Leyhill open prison in South Gloucestershire.
Sean Cawthray, 41, was last seen at the prison at 5.30pm on Sunday and is believed to have absconded before 8.30pm.
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Cawthray, who has twice been jailed for rape, was locked up for life in 2002 after kidnapping a 14-year-old girl.
He grabbed the schoolgirl at a bus stop near Leeds and was dragging her towards a brook when he was disturbed and ran off.
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A judge imposed an indeterminate sentence with a minimum recommendation of five years because of the risk Cawthray posed to young women.
He was told he would not be released by the Parole Board until it was satisfied he no longer posed a risk and would then be on licence for life.
Cawthray was also jailed for four years at Leeds Crown Court in 1990 for rape and attempted rape and in 1993, after a further rape conviction at Leicester Crown Court, was given eight years in prison.
Police believe Cawthray may have travelled to Leicestershire and Leeds following his escape.
He is between 5ft 9ins and 5ft 11ins tall, of medium build with short brown hair and blue eyes.
When last seen he was wearing a pair of silver training shoes, cream combat trousers and a light blue Helly Hansen type top. He may have been wearing either a worker's fluorescent jacket, grey jacket with orange patches or black jacket with a blue patch.
Anyone who spots him has been advised not to approach him but to contact police immediately on 999.
Detective Inspector Dominic Graham, of South Gloucestershire CID, said: "We are committed to locating, returning to custody and charging anyone unlawfully at large.
"Officers work closely with HMP Leyhill and other police forces to track down absconders promptly and keep any potential risk to the public to a minimum."
Comments
by Mikeydooley
Sunday, January 06 2013, 4:47AM
“So the judges that don't agree or play any part in child porn seen fit to let him spend his time in a jail were he can walk out and ruin more lives.once more we see this happen time after time . I see him I will not stop stamping on him till he calls 999”
by welliedog2
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 10:53AM
“1 Bullet in the head for a pedo, cheap, quick and relatively painless.
Or hang them by the neck from the suspension bridge.”
by Jimbogas777
Tuesday, January 01 2013, 10:49AM
“On tv this morning police are looking for a terrorist not thought to be dangerous no mention about a crazed rapist on the loose. And when he commits another crime there will be outrage for gods sake get this on the bbc news and get this rapist locked up”
by bokbok
Monday, December 31 2012, 8:50PM
“Lock up your daughters.”
by Jimbogas777
Monday, December 31 2012, 6:58PM
“This is a dangerous rapist surely it should be on nationwide tv before he strikes again He has nothing to lose ......catch him”
by lilmizz74
Monday, December 31 2012, 6:23PM
“How the hell was this man in an open prison?? This country is so bloody messed up!! Lets just hope he is found before he offends again!”
by Jenna_Talwart
Monday, December 31 2012, 5:44PM
“He sounds like a very dangerous man....why was he even in an open prison?”
by Erinaceus
Monday, December 31 2012, 5:39PM
“And this dangerous thug was in an open prison precisely why?
If he strikes again what punishment will fall on the person or persons who made this decision?”