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Manchester Evening News
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Stephen Topping

Police issue urgent appeal to track down wanted man in Tameside

Officers are hunting a 48-year-old man who is wanted in Greater Manchester. Police are appealing for help to trace Ian Fletcher.

GMP says Fletcher, from Tameside, is wanted on recall to prison. It comes after he failed to attend probation appointments, the force says.

GMP has issued an urgent appeal to track down Fletcher on social media this afternoon (April 3). Anyone who sees Fletcher or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police as soon as possible.

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A spokesperson for GMP said: "Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Tameside. Ian Fletcher is wanted on recall to prison after failing to attend probation appointments.

"Anybody with information regarding his whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 2958 or 101. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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