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	A Blackpool teen accused of raping a young girl is believed to be on the run in Ireland after he fled the UK in March.</p>
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	Gardai are seeking to trace Ryan Humpage (18) after he was spotted in Co Kildare last week.</p>
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	Members of the public have been advised not to approach the teenager, who is understood to have travelled to Ireland in recent weeks.</p>
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	It is believed that he was previously in Co Sligo, and a Garda spokesperson said it was likely he was using various aliases, which include Dylan Dunne, Ryan Willington, Ryan Williams and Karl Ward.</p>
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	He is known to have friends in Belfast, Scotland, Blackpool, Northumbria and Northamptonshire.</p>
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	The 18-year-old is wanted by UK police in connection with rape of 13-year-old girl in Blackpool in December 2013.</p>
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	He is the focus a Crimewatch UK appeal by police in Lancashire, who want to quiz Humpage in connection with said rape, as well allegations involving theft and assault.</p>
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	He is described as white, 5ft 7ins with short mousey brown and of medium build.</p>
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	The teenager is known to have links to South Shore and Bispham in Blackpool.</p>
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	Gardai wish to establish the current whereabouts of Ryan Humpage and are appealing for anyone with information to immediately contact Naas Garda station on 045 884300.</p>
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	<a href="http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/manhunt-for-teen-accused-of-raping-young-girl-13-31182735.html">http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/manhunt-for-teen-accused-of-raping-young-girl-13-31182735.html</a></p>
