on the run Police hunt missing sex offender considered a risk to women and girls

Police in the UK are hunting a missing sex offender who is considered a risk to women and girls. 

A manhunt has been launched after a Daniel Joslin (40) who was last spotted in east London skipped bail and went on the run.

He also has a previous connection with Kent although police say he may have travelled anywhere in the country.

Joslin, who is known to use a number of aliases, is described as a white male, 6ft 1ins tall and of slim build.

Officers have urged the public not to approach him but call 999 immediately.

He has previously targeted young women and girls and is considered to be a risk to both.

He was jailed in 2012 for grooming a teenage girl on Facebook for four years before sexually assaulting her.

A Met spokesperson said: "He has previously targeted young women and girls and is considered to be a risk.

"If Joslin is seen do not approach him but call 999 immediately."

Police urged anyone with any information to also contact them on 101 via Twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.