Police launch manhunt over court no show after sexual assault on Bradford bus
By Alex Grant
Published 13th Feb 2026, 16:38 GMT
Police in Bradford have launched a manhunt after a man failed to show up to court.
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information to help locate Jan Koky who is wanted for failing to appear in court.
Koky, aged 42, failed to appear in court in connection with a sexual assault reported to have taken place on a bus in Bradford in September 2024.
“Officers have conducted arrest enquiries in relation to Koky but have so far been unable to locate him,” a force spokesperson confirmed.
Anyone who recognises him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact police by calling 101 or online via the 101LiveChat quoting reference 13250651954.
Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800. 555 111.