Police in North Wales believe that a man wanted for a non-recent rape offence could be residing in the West Mercia Police force area.

A spokesperson for North Wales Police said:

Detectives are appealing for information to trace Ryan Ederle, who is wanted in relation to a non-recent rape offence in the north Wales area.

It is suspected that Ederle may be residing in the West Midlands or West Mercia areas. There is no information that indicates that Ederle poses a risk to the general public.

Anyone with any information as to his current whereabouts should contact North Wales Police via https://orlo.uk/Lv5JL or your local force area.

Alternatively you can contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111Please quote reference RM16009050