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Police launch hunt for missing violent criminal
2:09pm Thursday 27th December 2012 in Crime
Paul Joseph Heppenstall
POLICE have today launched a hunt for violent criminal missing in Hampshire.
Officers issued an appeal for any information to help capture Paul Joseph Heppenstall.
They even issued a photograph of the 30-year-old, who they say has broken the conditions of his release from prison.
Police say they want to find and the arrest 30-year-old so he can be returned to custody and have urged the public not to approach him.
The last contact Heppenstall had with the authorities was in Hampshire on July 28, 2012 shortly after his release from prison.
He was convicted of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and sentenced to five years in prison in May 2010 for attacking a member of the public on Eastern Road in Portsmouth in October 2009.
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Snuggs of Hampshire Constabulary's Public Protection Department said: "We have been following many lines of enquiry in our efforts to locate and arrest Paul Heppenstall and we are grateful to everyone who has helped officers with various leads regarding his whereabouts.
"We are now making a wider appeal to members of the public, particularly in Portsmouth, where our latest information suggests he can be found.”
Heppenstall is described as:
- White
- 5 ft 7 ins tall
- Medium build
- Ginger, receding hair, usually cut short
- Blue eyes
DCI Ben Snuggs added: “Mr Heppenstall has a history of violence for which he was imprisoned by the courts two years ago.
“Police are eager to return him to jail as he now continues to display a blatant disregard for the conditions of his release into the community.
"Our current information suggests Mr Heppenstall does not pose an immediate threat to any particular members of the public. He is not accused or suspected of any other crimes, apart from breaching his prison release licence.
“Nevertheless, due to his past behaviour, we would advise people against approaching him.
"Any sightings and information about his whereabouts or intentions should be reported to the police immediately by phoning 101 - or if it's an emergency – dial 999. Please remember that you can also give us information anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”
Comments(22)
Dasal
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2:35pm Thu 27 Dec 12
ToastyTea wrote:Patience, my friend, patience.
"They even issued a photograph of the 30-year-old". Um so where is that picture ???
Remember this is the DE..................
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but we got there in the end.
ToastyTea
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2:50pm Thu 27 Dec 12
Dasal
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2:56pm Thu 27 Dec 12
hulla baloo
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3:38pm Thu 27 Dec 12
Inform Al
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4:01pm Thu 27 Dec 12
freefinker
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4:18pm Thu 27 Dec 12
Inform Al wrote:.. ah, yes. The 1950's: -
Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s
Rationing.
Homosexuality - illegal.
Abortion - in back streets.
Innocent people - hung.
Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk.
Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives.
Smog – wonderful, killed thousands.
Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
Dasal
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4:21pm Thu 27 Dec 12
freefinker wrote:Ah yes................
Inform Al wrote: Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s.. ah, yes. The 1950's: - Rationing. Homosexuality - illegal. Abortion - in back streets. Innocent people - hung. Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk. Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives. Smog – wonderful, killed thousands. Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
How soon we forget !!!
southampton999
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4:48pm Thu 27 Dec 12
freefinker wrote:I think that what they meant was that people generally had respect for each other and the law. And that when criminals were jailed (or gaoled) then they actually served a sentence.There is a lesson from history and the is 'never judge history by todays' standards'. So yes the 1950's certainly weren't perfect but there are aspects that we should return to and look back on with fondness and others that we should learn from.
Inform Al wrote:.. ah, yes. The 1950's: -
Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s
Rationing.
Homosexuality - illegal.
Abortion - in back streets.
Innocent people - hung.
Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk.
Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives.
Smog – wonderful, killed thousands.
Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
Graeme Harrison
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4:49pm Thu 27 Dec 12
Dasal wrote:Indeed, some people do. Where's the mention of ringworm, rickets, and diphtheria?
freefinker wrote:Ah yes................
Inform Al wrote: Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s.. ah, yes. The 1950's: - Rationing. Homosexuality - illegal. Abortion - in back streets. Innocent people - hung. Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk. Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives. Smog – wonderful, killed thousands. Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
How soon we forget !!!
Big Mac
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5:20pm Thu 27 Dec 12
southampton999
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5:25pm Thu 27 Dec 12
Big Mac wrote:Filth
Anyone remember the sheer pleasure of dipping into Bird's custard?
Big Mac
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5:30pm Thu 27 Dec 12
southampton999 wrote:But fun.
Big Mac wrote:Filth
Anyone remember the sheer pleasure of dipping into Bird's custard?
southampton999
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5:35pm Thu 27 Dec 12
Sir Ad E Noid
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6:58pm Thu 27 Dec 12
wake up
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9:10pm Thu 27 Dec 12
freefinker wrote:and BRYLCREEM to...... "they were the good old days "
Inform Al wrote:.. ah, yes. The 1950's: -
Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s
Rationing.
Homosexuality - illegal.
Abortion - in back streets.
Innocent people - hung.
Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk.
Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives.
Smog – wonderful, killed thousands.
Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
the smell of boiled cabbage & gruel, but now its the smell of muckdonalds which is worse lol
you cannot beat the 50s , everything was cheap you could live for a week on 50p & still have change for your bus fare home , lol
CHARLIE TAYLOR
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9:40pm Thu 27 Dec 12
freefinker wrote:In the good old days !
Inform Al wrote:.. ah, yes. The 1950's: -
Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s
Rationing.
Homosexuality - illegal.
Abortion - in back streets.
Innocent people - hung.
Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk.
Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives.
Smog – wonderful, killed thousands.
Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
Inform Al
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10:47pm Thu 27 Dec 12
freefinker wrote:Name me one person in the 1950s wrongly hung.
Inform Al wrote:.. ah, yes. The 1950's: -
Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s
Rationing.
Homosexuality - illegal.
Abortion - in back streets.
Innocent people - hung.
Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk.
Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives.
Smog – wonderful, killed thousands.
Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
Lockssmart
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10:51pm Thu 27 Dec 12
Dasal wrote:Looks too intelligent
Not "gingercyclist" by any chance???
wake up
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2:53am Fri 28 Dec 12
Inform Al wrote:apparently ERROL FLYNN was hung well , so hollywood reports said,,, he was innocent ,,
freefinker wrote:Name me one person in the 1950s wrongly hung.
Inform Al wrote:.. ah, yes. The 1950's: -
Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s
Rationing.
Homosexuality - illegal.
Abortion - in back streets.
Innocent people - hung.
Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk.
Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives.
Smog – wonderful, killed thousands.
Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
duncan1973
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7:16am Fri 28 Dec 12
Inform Al wrote:George Kelly 1950
freefinker wrote:Name me one person in the 1950s wrongly hung.Inform Al wrote: Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s.. ah, yes. The 1950's: - Rationing. Homosexuality - illegal. Abortion - in back streets. Innocent people - hung. Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk. Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives. Smog – wonderful, killed thousands. Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
Derek Bentley 1952
Timothy Evans 1953
There are others, but you're just being lazy in trying to defend a foolishly made point.
Turtlebay
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7:14pm Fri 28 Dec 12
freefinker wrote:Rationing=Healthy people
Inform Al wrote:.. ah, yes. The 1950's: -
Nothing changes, the police put them away and then have to waste time looking for them again. Time to return to the reality of the 1950s
Rationing.
Homosexuality - illegal.
Abortion - in back streets.
Innocent people - hung.
Caning kids in school - a teachers' perk.
Empire – yes, we still killed the innocent natives.
Smog – wonderful, killed thousands.
Shall I go on, or does someone else wish to contribute?
Homosexuality - illegal, it still is in God's Law.
Abortion - Murder of innocent babies is still outlawed by God.
Caning kids in school - = people with respect for each other and society.
ToastyTea says...
2:13pm Thu 27 Dec 12