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Officers are appealing for help finding a man who has fled from prison
Gavin Phythian, 33, is currently wanted by police after leaving prison. Officers also suspect him of controlling and coercive behaviour and possession with intent to supply.
It's not known where Phythian might have headed, but he has connections in Tameside, Oldham, and Rochdale so may have headed to one of these locations.
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GMP's Tameside North division posted a photo of Phythian on their social media pages, asking for help to track the wanted man and return him to police custody.
A post read: "Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Gavin Phythian. Phythian, 33, is wanted for controlling and coercive behaviour, absconding from prison and possession with intent to supply. He is known to have connections in Tameside, Oldham and Rochdale."
Anybody who knows where Phythian might be is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9045, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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