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10/03/2015
394 Sex Offenders Missing Across UK
Figures from 39 police forces across the UK have revealed that almost 400 convicted sex offenders are currently "missing".
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by the Press Association shows that the whereabouts of 394 sex offenders is currently "unknown".
Registered sex offenders are required by law to keep authorities informed of their location so that they can be monitored.
It is understood that police forces stressed the figures change as arrests are made or as new cases come to light.
(MH/CD)
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by the Press Association shows that the whereabouts of 394 sex offenders is currently "unknown".
Registered sex offenders are required by law to keep authorities informed of their location so that they can be monitored.
It is understood that police forces stressed the figures change as arrests are made or as new cases come to light.
(MH/CD)
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