PSNI ask for public help in tracking down ABH suspect who failed to show up in court

The PSNI is appealing for members of the public to help them track down an assault suspect who did not appear in court.

The Mid Ulster PSNI Facebook page named the individual as Stasys Martinkus, saying that “a bench warrant was issued for him in October 2021 when he failed to appear in court for [allegations of] assault occasioning actual bodily harm”.

The police added: “Please share this post to help us find him. If you know where he is, please get in touch immediately. Call 101, or phone the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 (the Op Relentless reference number is MU3).”

Operation Relentless was launched last month by the PSNI to locate outstanding individuals who are wanted on bench warrants or wanted for arrest or interview.

Though the police did not say where the suspect is from, both his surname and Christian name are common to Lithuania.

The PSNI has been asked why it is only now making a public appeal to find Martinkus, given that he apparently vanished 10 months ago.

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PSNI ask for public help in tracking down ABH suspect who failed to show up in court – last October