Darren Inkpen had been made to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life after he was jailed for five years in 2020
Police are hunting a sex offender just weeks after his release from prison.
Darren Inkpen was made to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life as he was jailed for five years in 2020. During his sentencing at Newcastle Crown Court, he bizarrely complained that his sentence might prevent his attendance at miniature horse shows, LeedsLive reports.
The 55-year-old Inkpen was released from prison on November 13, 2025. He was due to stay at a hotel in Leeds, however he failed to register an address and he did not show up for his probation appointment, which meant he was in breach of the Sex Offenders’ Register notification requirements. West Yorkshire Police have launched a manhunt for him.
Police have said he has links to the Kent and Sussex area, and it is believed he could be in the Broadstairs area of Kent, or Newhaven in Sussex. The police said: “Police are appealing for information to help locate Darren Inkpen who is wanted for failing to comply with the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders’ Register.
“Inkpen, aged 55, was released from prison on November 13 and was due to stay at a hotel in Leeds. But he failed to register an address and did not turn up for a probation appointment. Officers have conducted extensive arrest enquiries in order to try and locate Inkpen and are now appealing for the public’s help.
“They have released two images of Inkpen – one more recent than the other. He has connections to the Kent and Sussex area and is thought that he could possibly be in the Broadstairs area of Kent or Newhaven in Sussex.”
If you have any information, you should contact the police by going online here or by calling 101, and quoting reference number 13250661376. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
