Police hunting rapist think he may be in Sheffield

Lincolnshire Police has released an image of Neil Trennan taken on Thursday

Police in Sheffield are hunting for a convicted rapist who is believed to have travelled to the city after absconding from prison.

Neil 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 point.

Lincolnshire 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 BST.

Det Insp Dave Penney, from Lincolnshire Police, said Trennan was a "dangerous individual" who "may pose a real danger to members of the public".

Police believe Trennan could have changed his clothes since absconding

South Yorkshire Police said Trennan should not be approached and people are urged to call 999 immediately if they see him.

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said there had been reported sightings of him "in several areas" since their appeal to trace him was published on Thursday.

They said officers believed Trennan was travelling by train and could have changed clothing since absconding.

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