Urgent manhunt for suspected child sex offender on the run for three days

An urgent manhunt is underway after a man charged with child sex offences escaped from hospital while under arrest on Sunday night.

Ipswich man Daryl Taylor, who is covered in face and neck tattoos, was charged with seven offences involving children on August 11, according to Crimestoppers, which is now offering a £5,000 reward relating to his whereabouts.

The 33-year-old was rushed to Ipswich Hospital for treatment afterwards, where he later escaped at around 10pm. Three days later, he has still not been caught by police.

He was sentenced on July 27, 2023 to three years’ imprisonment for the offences of assault causing actual bodily harm and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
 
Crimestoppers warned: "Please do not to approach Taylor. If you know of his whereabouts, contact the police directly or our charity if you wish to stay 100% anonymous."

Taylor is described as white and approximately 5ft 9in tall, with a stocky build, short brown hair and a beard.

He has a distinctive look with tattoos on his face, neck, arms and legs. When he absconded from hospital, he was wearing a black and grey North Face jumper and matching jogging bottoms and black Adidas sliders.

He has links to Ipswich and in particular the Chantry and Hollesley areas in Suffolk.

A spokesperson for Crimestoppers added: "Our charity – which is independent of the police - is supporting this investigation by offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information we exclusively receive that leads to the arrest of Daryl Taylor.

"This reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 6 November 2024."