Urgent appeal to catch missing convicted murderer
Police are urgently appealing for assistance in locating a convicted murderer who is wanted for recall to prison as a matter of emergency.
Selby
William Kerr, 53, is being hunted by officers from North Yorkshire Police after allegedly breaching the terms of his licence for early release.
Kerr had been serving a life sentence for a murder conviction that he received in 1998. He has been out since January this year when he was released on licence.
Since his release Kerr had been under the supervision of probation officials in Selby. As a result, and despite his approved address being in the Hull area, North Yorkshire Police is now leading efforts to return the fugitive to jail.
Police say residents should not to approach Kerr, should they see him. They say the wanted man is to be considered dangerous and anyone who can help police find him should instead call police immediately on 999.
His current whereabouts are not known, however he is known to have links to the Humberside, West Yorkshire and London areas. There is no evidence at this time to suggest that he is currently in North Yorkshire.
Detective Inspector Eamonn Clarke, of North Yorkshire Police, said, “To assist our already extensive efforts to trace William Kerr, I am urging people to keep an eye out for the man in the photographs.
“We ask that you do not approach Kerr, as he is considered dangerous. You should contact the police straight away on 999 and officers will be despatched to arrest him or investigate the sighting.”
DI Clarke is also appealing directly to Kerr, “William, you know you have breached your licence conditions, and by continuing to do so you are only making things worse. It is now time to do the right thing and hand yourself in to the police.”
If you have seen William Kerr or have information about his current whereabouts, please dial 999 and pass details to North Yorkshire Police stating the “William Kerr appeal”.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150049525 and say it is “urgent”.