A DANGEROUS paedophile who poses a significant risk of re-offending is on the run in Ireland after absconding from Britain where he carried out a 30-year campaign of abuse.

There are reports that convicted sex offender William John Paden, who is wanted by UK police, has been sighted in West Donegal.

British police are today warning that a high-risk sex offender wanted for recall to prison may be in Northern Ireland.