London police hunt man who 'may pose risk to young children’
THE METROPOLITAN POLICE have launched a manhunt to track down a known criminal they say may be a risk to people and "young children" living in the capital
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Mohammed Shahid Ali, 38, is wanted on recall to prison after failing to stick to the conditions of his release restrictions. He is known for committing offences on the Tube and rail network.
The police warned that he "may pose a risk to the public and young children" so should not be approached.
They urge anyone who sees him, to report it straight away by calling 999.
Officers described him as having receding grey, curly hair that's messy on the sides. He also has a thick beard.
They said he typically wears a woolly hat, navy blue jogging bottoms, a black jacket and red and white trainers.
Ali has been living in the Newham area but was last spotted in Tilbury, Essex.
The 38-year-old reportedly has links to Kent, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, and has been seen in the City of London and Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets.
Police say he is known to commit offences on the railway and underground networks.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "He is known to commit offences on the railway/tube network. Ali has receding hair which is grey/curly and messy on the sides and he has a thick beard.
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“He typically wears a woolly hat navy blue jogging bottoms, black jacket and red/white trainers.
“Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Ali should call police on 999 immediately.”
Anyone who has information of his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101, or alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
People with information can also contact the police via Twitter @MetCC, quoting reference CAD 3579/13JAN.