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Ferry link to sex offender hunt Sex offender hunt reaches Borders
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Police are thought to be monitoring Stranraer ferry port as the search continues for a high-risk sex offender who remains at large for a third day. The hunt for a high-risk sex offender has been extended into the Borders.
It is believed that Paul Hunter Redpath may attempt to enter Scotland from Northern Ireland where he failed to return to approved accommodation. Paul Hunter Redpath, 35, failed to return to approved accommodation in Northern Ireland last week and is still reported to be at large.
The 35-year-old is originally from Stranraer, in southern Scotland. Police were at first thought to be monitoring Stranraer ferry port but it has since emerged that the man has links with both Hawick and Kelso.
In June, Redpath pleaded guilty in Downpatrick Crown Court to sex offences against two young girls in March 2005.In June, Redpath pleaded guilty in Downpatrick Crown Court to sex offences against two young girls in March 2005.
A public safety warning was issued by the Police Service of Northern Ireland after Redpath breached his probation conditions.A public safety warning was issued by the Police Service of Northern Ireland after Redpath breached his probation conditions.
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Police in Dumfries in Galloway are believed to be monitoring the Stranraer ferry port, which links Scotland with Northern Ireland. First reports suggested he might attempt to enter Scotland via Stranraer and his photograph has now been sent to police in the Borders.
The former chef was given a three-year sentence for indecent assault and unlawful carnal knowledge of a 13-year-old girl and also a three-year probation term. The former chef was given a three-year sentence and a three-year probation term for indecent assault and unlawful carnal knowledge of a 13-year-old girl.
He was released early as he had already spent more than a year on remand.He was released early as he had already spent more than a year on remand.
News of the disappearance first emerged on Thursday.News of the disappearance first emerged on Thursday.
Scottish officers have been advised that members of the public should not approach Redpath, who poses a serious risk to vulnerable children and young people.Scottish officers have been advised that members of the public should not approach Redpath, who poses a serious risk to vulnerable children and young people.
As a result of his conviction, Redpath was also ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life and was disqualified indefinitely from working with children.As a result of his conviction, Redpath was also ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life and was disqualified indefinitely from working with children.
Police have described the offender as 6ft 2in, thin with blue eyes and a fair complexion and speaks with a Scottish accent. Police have described the offender as 6ft 2in tall, thin with blue eyes and a fair complexion. He speaks with a Scottish accent.
He has been urged by police to turn himself in. Redpath has been urged by police to turn himself in.