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A child sex offender found guilty of eight counts of child abuse and child abduction is still on the lose after being sentenced to eight years in prison.
Stephen James Powell has gone on the run after he was jailed for the offences.
The 36-year-old failed to turn up to court for his trial and sentencing hearing. Police are appealing to the public to help find the wanted man. He is currently wanted on a warrant issued by Bristol Crown Court.
Powell was found guilty and sentenced for six counts of sexual activity with a child aged 13 to 15 year old and two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He was also tried for child abduction.
It is believed he is still in the Bristol area and has known links to Hartcliffe. He is describes as being white, 5ft 10ins tall, with a slim build, brown eyes and a shaved head.
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: "We're appealing for the public's help to find wanted man Stephen James Powell. The 36-year-old Bristol man is wanted on a warrant issued by Bristol Crown Court.
"Powell has been convicted of a number of sex offences but failed to appear at court for both his trial and sentencing during which he was jailed for eight years."
Anyone who spots him is asked to call 999 and give the reference 5215010304.