Police continue to appeal for information about wanted York man
44 year-old Jason Vincent Longhurst failed to attend court.
Last updated 21st Sep 2021
North Yorkshire Police are continuing to appeal for information about a man convicted of a serious sexual assault in York.
44 year-old Jason Vincent Longhurst of Lindsey Avenue in York was found guilty of the rape and strangulation of a teenage girl over ten years ago - at York Crown Court earlier this month.
He failed to attend court and was sentenced in his absence - a warrant for his arrest remains outstanding.
Detective Inspector Warren Peters of York Investigation Hub said: “Despite our extensive enquiries Longhurst currently remains outstanding. We will continue the search for him but I would also ask the public to continue to keep an eye out for Longhurst and to remain vigilant for any sightings of him.
“We know Longhurst sometimes uses the name Jason Welsh and that he has connections to the Cardiff area. Our colleagues at South Wales Police have been assisting us with our enquiries and supporting our wanted appeal, but there is the possibility that Longhurst could now be anywhere in country. So, we are widening our appeal and requesting the public’s continued support with our search.
“If you see Longhurst please report any immediate sightings to North Yorkshire Police via 999 quoting reference 12210196408. If you have any other information which would assist our enquiries please dial 101 and pass that information on to our Force Control Room. If you would prefer to remain anonymous Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.”