Suspected rapist flees to Limerick after TV exposé

GARDAÍ were assisting Kent police last night in trying to track down a man wanted in England in connection with child rape allegations who has gone on the run since appearing on the BBC Crimewatch programme last Monday.

Limerick gardaí are awaiting an arrest and extradition warrant for Noel Kelly who returned to Limerick some months ago after he skipped bail in England.

Kelly, who is in his 50s, is wanted by Kent police in relation to 17 counts of rape and indecent assault on young girls.