Police ScotlandA rapist who failed to appear in court over a month ago is still on the run from authorities.
Omed Hassan went on the run before the final day of his trial at the High Court in Edinburgh on March 13, where he was convicted of raping a sleeping student in St Andrews in his absence.
The 26-year-old, who has been on bail since February last year, had denied assaulting the woman while she was asleep and incapable of consenting on February 3, 2023.
A warrant was issued for Hassan’s arrest after he failed to show up to court when jurors were deliberating their verdict.
Police issued an appeal for information on his whereabouts on March 14 but have been unable to trace him.
Hassan is known to frequent Perth, Aberdeen and Fife and is described as around 6ft tall with short, black hair.
The public has been urged not to approach Hassan and instead report any sightings to police on 101.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace him.”
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