Manhunt after wanted birmingham man 'fails to appear at court'

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON THE WHEREABOUTS OF JAY RICHARDSON IS URGED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH POLICE 17:08, 06 Mar 2025 Police have issued an appeal to find a wanted Birmingham man after he

allegedly 'failed to appear' at court. Jay Richardson was due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court in December, said British Transport Police. The 21-year-old is wanted in relation

to alleged indecent image, weapon and drug offences. Issuing an image of Richardson, officers said they have made "extensive attempts" to trace him and warned anyone who sees him

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Article continues below Richardson has links to Telford and Staffordshire. A British Transport Police spokesperson said on March 6: "Do you know where Jay Richardson from Birmingham is?

"He is wanted after failing to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday 17 December after being charged with making indecent images of a child, possession of a knife in public and

possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs, following an incident at Acocks Green Railway station on Thursday 18 February 2021. Article continues below "Officers have made

extensive attempts to try and locate Jay Richardson, 21, but have so far been unable to trace him. "His whereabouts is currently unknown, however he has links to Telford and

Staffordshire. "Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Richardson is asked to not approach him and report any knowledge of his whereabouts to BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40

quoting reference 431 of 18 February 2021 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."