GARDAÍ HAVE LAUNCHED an appeal to find a young man wanted in relation to rape, theft and assault allegations in England.

They have confirmed 18-year-old Ryan Humpage travelled to Ireland in recent weeks and was in county Kildare as recently as last week.

It is believed he has also previously travelled through Sligo.

Humpage may have been using various aliases including Dylan Dunne, Ryan Willington, Ryan Williams and Karl Ward.

Police in Lancashire in the UK want to question him in relation to the serious allegations. The suspect is known to travel around the UK and has friends in Belfast, Scotland, Blackpool, Northumbria and Northamptonshire.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas garda station on 045 884300. An appeal has also been issued through Crimewatch UK.

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