National Crime Agency hunt for wanted man with links to Dewsbury

National Crime Agency (NCA) investigators have released a photo and are appealing for information to help find a man wanted in Hungary for assaulting a police officer.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 30th Apr 2024, 13:04 BST
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Horvath Istvan, 56, is wanted by Hungarian law enforcement after being convicted of the offence and failing to appear at court for sentencing in 2013.

He was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment in his absence.

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Istvan has links to Dewsbury but could be anywhere in the county and surrounding areas.

Horvath Istvan, 56, is wanted by Hungarian law enforcement after being convicted of the offence and failing to appear at court for sentencing in 2013.Horvath Istvan, 56, is wanted by Hungarian law enforcement after being convicted of the offence and failing to appear at court for sentencing in 2013.
Horvath Istvan, 56, is wanted by Hungarian law enforcement after being convicted of the offence and failing to appear at court for sentencing in 2013.

He is of slim build, around 5ft 5ins tall and has short brown hair.

Rickie Taylor of the NCA’s Joint International Crime Centre (JICC) said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who has information that may assist us in our search for Horvath Istvan, who we believe is in the Dewsbury area.

“If you see him or have any information pertaining to his whereabouts, I urge you to contact us as soon as possible.

“You can do this by calling us on 0370 496 7622, or you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and provide information anonymously.”