Wanted Hungarian man believed to be hiding in West Yorkshire

The National Crime Agency said Horvath Istvan has links to Dewsbury, but could be in other parts of the county

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 30th Apr 2024

A man who has been on the run from authorities in Hungary after assaulting a police officer is believed to be hiding in West Yorkshire.

Horvath Istvan was convicted on the offence in 2013, but failed to turn up to court for sentencing, and authorities have been looking for him ever since.

The National Crime Agency said he has links to Dewsbury, but could be anywhere in the surrounding area.

He is of slim build, around 5ft 5 in height, and has short brown hair.

Rickie Taylor of the NCA’s Joint International Crime Centre (JICC) said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who has information that may assist us in our search for Horvath Istvan, who we believe is in the Dewsbury area.

“If you see him or have any information pertaining to his whereabouts, I urge you to contact us as soon as possible."

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