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Man on the run after scaling wall to evade York police

Police are searching for this man after he evaded their attentions by scaling a wall.

Scott Lewis Hurst, 33, is wanted on recall to prison.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police have attempted to arrest Hurst, but he evaded arrest by scaling a wall and making off on foot. He is now also wanted for escape lawful custody.

“A warrant was issued for his arrest at the time and extensive enquiries have been ongoing to locate him.”

Hurst was last seen in York but he also has links to South Yorkshire.

Police “urgently want to locate” him and are appealing to anyone who has seen him or has worked with him or who knows his whereabouts to come forward with information.

Hurst is described as

  • white
  • 6ft 2in tall
  • of stocky build
  • with brown hair.

If you have any information on where he is, you can contact North Yorkshire Police on the numbers below.

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