West Midlands Police has launched an appeal to find Simon ChristouSimon ChristouSimon Christou

A suspected rapist was being hunted by police as the public were warned ‘do not approach’.

West Midlands Police has launched an appeal to find Simon Christou.

The force said the 41-year-old, who is from Wednesbury, was wanted on suspicion of rape.

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Sandwell Police issued a picture of the wanted man on its social media channels.

An accompanying post read: “Have you seen Simon Christou?

“The 41-year-old from Wednesbury is wanted on suspicion of rape.

“If you see him, do not approach him, but call 999 straight away.”

Anyone who has knowledge of his whereabouts should quote crime number 20/563264/24 when passing information on.

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