Man charged with illegal gun dealing could be on the run in Leeds city centre

A man charged with illegal gun dealing could be on the run in Leeds city centre, say police.
By Alex Evans
Published 30th Oct 2020, 12:53 BST
Updated 30th Oct 2020, 14:35 BST
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Clinton Blakey is suspected of being involved in the illegal supply of firearms is now trying to evade justice, the National Crime Agency said.

Clinton Blakey, aged 35, of Dunstarn Drive, Leeds, was due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ court on Thursday, October 29 after being charged with offences relating to the supply of firearms in the Yorkshire and Merseyside areas.

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Blakey is also wanted for breaching prison licence conditions and a warrant has been issued for his recall to prison.

The NCA is appealing for information to help trace him.

NCA Operations Manager, Nigel Coles, said: “Clinton Blakey is suspected of being involved in the illegal supply of firearms is now trying to evade justice. We need your help to find him, so if you know where he is, or have any information that might help us catch him please get in touch as a matter of urgency.”

He is known to have connections in the Merseyside and Yorkshire areas, specifically central Leeds.

Anyone with information on Blakey’s whereabouts should contact the National Crime Agency on 0370 496 7622 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.