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Abigail Nicholson

Wanted attacker with distinctive scars being hunted by police

A wanted attacker with distinctive scars and links to Liverpool is being hunted by police.

Neil Garth, also known as Neil Kearney, 40, was jailed in 2009 for assault offences and was later released on licence. Now, he is being hunted by Merseyside Police on recall to prison following poor behaviour.

Garth, who is originally from Preston, has links to the Preston and Cheshire areas and is known to frequent Liverpool, particularly the City Centre.

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He is described as 5ft 9in tall with blue eyes, short light brown hair and of proportionate build. He has three scars, one by his left eyebrow, another over his right eye and a third on his right leg.

If you see Garth or have any information on his whereabouts please contact Police via the social media desk on Twitter @MerpolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 22000222362. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.

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