A convicted paedophile who fled the UK before the conclusion of his trial is now the subject of an international manhunt. Hassan Mahmood, 23, from Bury in Manchester, was found guilty of four counts of child sexual offences after a four-day hearing at Manchester Crown Court.
Mahmood disappeared on the second day of proceedings, prompting the court to continue the trial in his absence. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed they are actively searching for him and issued a stark warning. “We don’t know where Mahmood is, but we are determined to find him no matter where he thinks he can hide,” a spokesperson said.
