Police arrest 56-year-old man following appeal to find wanted sex offender

A man has been arrested after police launched an appeal to find a wanted sex offender.

West Yorkshire Police had been searching for Darren Ikpen, who was wanted for failing to comply with the conditions of the Sex Offenders' Register.

He had been due to relocate to the Leeds area.

Police have now confirmed that a 56-year-old man has been arrested outside of West Yorkshire.

A force spokesperson said: “We are no longer looking for Darren Inkpen.

“Thank you to everyone who shared the appeal or who provided us with information.”