Northumbria Police hunting man 'actively evading arrest' with links to Newcastle and North Tyneside
by Daniel Hall · ChronicleLivePolice are hunting a wanted man who is said to be "actively evading arrest".
John Riley, 36, is wanted for breach of an order. Northumbria Police have carried out extensive searches to locate him, which are ongoing.
Riley has links to Newcastle and North Tyneside. On Friday, officers asked for the public's help to trace him, and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Police also reminded the public that harbouring a wanted person is an offence and those involved could face prosecution. The force urged Riley, or anyone who believes they have seen him, to send a direct message on social media or use the live chat function on the Northumbria Police website.
They encouraged those unable to contact police online to call 101, quoting reference number 131554T/24.
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