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Police Spotlight Tattoos in Ongoing Manhunt for Clifford Ian Church

Investigators have released details of his facial and body tattoos to improve identification efforts across the north of England

Overview

  • North Yorkshire Police have detailed Church’s distinctive tattoos — including a UB40 band logo, Newcastle United emblem, facial dot and wrist markings — to aid identification
  • Church, 62, is wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in Harrogate on August 7 and for breaching his probation conditions
  • Investigators warn he may have used public transport to reach areas where he has ties, notably York, Leeds, Durham and the Cleveland/Teesside region
  • Officers continue extensive CCTV reviews and neighbourhood enquiries while reminding anyone harbouring Church that they face prosecution
  • The public is urged to call 999 or 101 or to pass anonymous tips to Crimestoppers (reference 12250147354), which may pay a reward