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Last Updated: 11/07/2025
Harrogate
Harrogate

Wanted Harrogate man could be sofa surfing in London, police say

by Flora Grafton

| 11 Jul, 2025
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Have you seen this man?

A man wanted in connection with a number of offences in the Harrogate area could be sofa surfing, according to North Yorkshire Police.

The force today said Paddy O’Donaghue, 22, is wanted in connection with assault and controlling and coercive behaviour offences.

He is also wanted by the courts after failing to attend a hearing.

Enquiries have so far suggested O’Donaghue is “sofa surfing” in the Harlow area of London, police said, adding he also has links to Essex – in particular the Brentwood area.

Officers have urged anyone who sees O’Donaghue or knows where is to contact them as soon as possible.

Immediate sightings should be reported to 999 but information can also be passed to North Yorkshire Police via 101.

You can report information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference number 12250109078 when passing on details.

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