Fugitive Wanted After Missing Preston Court Date Over 2020 Stabbing

Michael McManus is on the run after failing to appear at Preston Crown Court last Tuesday (April 6) over a stabbing attack on a 17-year-old boy back in April 2020.

Who Is McManus?

McManus is described as around 6ft tall, slim build, with dark hair. He has connections to West Yorkshire and is fully aware he is wanted by police.

Police Issue Warning and Appeal

Authorities urge anyone who has seen McManus or knows his whereabouts to come forward immediately. They also appeal directly to McManus: “Do the right thing and hand yourself in at the nearest police station.”

How to Help

  • Call police on 101 quoting incident reference 958 of April 6, 2021.
  • Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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