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BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Escaped prisoner held knife to woman in Sheffield
A prisoner has appeared in court charged with escaping from custody and then holding a knife to a young woman when he tried to enter her Trennan, 60, left HMP North Sea Camp on day release "to get some shopping", but did not return, the prosecution the charges at Sheffield Magistrates' Court earlier, the prosecution barrister alleged Trennan had absconded from the category D prison in Lincolnshire and made his way to was charged with escaping lawful custody, aggravated burglary and possession of a blade. A manhunt was launched by police after they said Trennan did not return from day release on was arrested on Sunday in York, where he is alleged to have had a blade, the prosecution Yorkshire Police said the woman was not injured during the alleged burglary at the house on Vincent Road in Nether Edge, Sheffield, on Saturday 10 judge told Trennan the case would be sent to Sheffield Crown Court for a plea hearing on 12 was remanded into custody. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Absconded rapist Neil Trennan found after police search
A convicted rapist who absconded from prison has been Trennan, 60, was given day release from North Sea Camp, an open prison in Boston, Lincolnshire, on Thursday, but did not return to his meeting Police said Trennan was seen by a member of the public and arrested by police in North Yorkshire earlier.A force spokesperson said: "We would like to extend our thanks to the many members of the public who have called us with information and possible sightings, and who shared our appeal." "This intelligence has been invaluable to our teams who have been searching to find Trennan," the spokesperson to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- BBC News
Convicted rapist Neil Trennan thought to be in Sheffield
Police in Sheffield are hunting for a convicted rapist who is believed to have travelled to the city after absconding from Trennan, 60, was given day release from North Sea Camp, an open prison in Boston, Lincolnshire, on Thursday, but did not return to his meeting Police believe Trennan, who was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and grey bottoms, caught a Nottingham-bound train from Boston Train Station at about 10:49 Insp Dave Penney, from Lincolnshire Police, said Trennan was a "dangerous individual" who "may pose a real danger to members of the public". South Yorkshire Police said Trennan should not be approached and people are urged to call 999 immediately if they see him. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Appeal after rapist fails to return to prison
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a sex offender who failed to return to prison earlier. Neil Trennan, 60, was released for the day from North Sea Camp in Boston on temporary licence, but did not return to his meeting point. Lincolnshire Police believe Trennan caught a Nottingham-bound train from Boston Train Station at about 10:49 BST. Det Insp Dave Penney said: "Trennan is a dangerous individual; we need to find him as soon as possible. He is a convicted rapist and may pose a real danger to members of the public." There were a number of stops or directions Trennan could have taken having boarded the train, the police said. The force added that he was wearing a black t-shirt and grey bottoms but it is unknown if he would have changed his clothing. Det Insp Penney said: "Our investigations have been ongoing, they are not contained just to Lincolnshire and we are doing everything we can to locate him." Police have asked anyone with information to contact them and not to approach him. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Click here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices. Lincolnshire Police
BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Appeal after rapist Neil Trennan fails to return to Boston prison
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a sex offender who failed to return to prison Trennan, 60, was released for the day from North Sea Camp in Boston on temporary licence, but did not return to his meeting Police believe Trennan caught a Nottingham-bound train from Boston Train Station at about 10:49 Insp Dave Penney said: "Trennan is a dangerous individual; we need to find him as soon as possible. He is a convicted rapist and may pose a real danger to members of the public." There were a number of stops or directions Trennan could have taken having boarded the train, the police force added that he was wearing a black t-shirt and grey bottoms but it is unknown if he would have changed his Insp Penney said: "Our investigations have been ongoing, they are not contained just to Lincolnshire and we are doing everything we can to locate him."Police have asked anyone with information to contact them and not to approach him. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
