Police hunt for wanted man charged with rape and false imprisonment in Wakefield
Police have launched an appeal to find a wanted man who is charged with rape in Wakefield.
Christopher Rafferty, of Station Road, Doncaster, is wanted for breaching his court bail, witness intimidation and stalking offences.
The 39-year-old is charged with eight offences, including rape, intentional strangulation, false imprisonment and assault in the Normanton area.
He was initially remanded into custody, then he was bailed by the courts with conditions in place.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to locate Rafferty before his trial at court.
“ We believe he travels to Doncaster and could be in the South Yorkshire area.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting crime reference 13260110111
Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.