Richard Scatchard, 70, poses a serious risk to women he forms relationships with, police warn.
Richard Scatchard, 70, from Minehead, Somerset, is wanted on recall to prison and also in connection with a murder investigation, officers said.Scatchard poses a serious risk to women he forms relationships with, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Det Ch Insp Jess Aston said: "We initially treated Scatchard as a high-risk missing person due to concerns he presented an immediate and serious risk of harm to himself. "His previous behaviour, along with information we have gathered since his disappearance, makes us anxious that he may have formed a new relationship with one or more women, and that he presents a serious risk to their safety.
Police said "extensive searches" were continuing in the Minehead area but have been so far unsuccessful.
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