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Police launch search for ‘radioactive man’

Police launch search for ‘radioactive man’ inthenews.co.uk 28 Feb 2009  Police have launched a search for a “radioactive man” who was absent from a court hearing where he was to face child pornography charges.

Detectives said they were searching for 42-year-old Thomas Leopold, who has been undergoing radiation treatment for a thyroid problem.

After missing his hearing at Southwark Crown Court, the judge issued an arrest warrant and warned officers that Mr Leopold could be a danger to their health.

Judge John Prince said: “Please warn officers that when he is arrested he might be radioactive. This is not a joke.”

Mr Leopold has not been since he breached his bail conditions and went to Ireland.

His lawyer Jeannie Mackay: “His doctor confirmed he is dangerous, in terms of radioactivity, for a period of six weeks after treatment.

Police launch search for ‘radioactive man’

March 2, 2009 - Posted by | Uncategorized

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