ONE of Britain’s most wanted fugitives who was on the run for nearly 30 years has finally been caught.
Richard Burrows, 80, has been wanted by Cheshire Police since 1997 over alleged “horrific child sex crimes”.
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Richard Burrows was spotted in handcuffs outside Chester Crown Court after he returned from ThailandCredit: Andrew Price / View Finder Pictures
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Richard Burrows was arrested at Heathrow Airport after nearly 30 years on the runCredit: Cheshire Police
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Burrows failed to turn up for his trial in December 1997 and has been on the run sinceCredit: Andrew Price / View Finder Pictures
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Burrows was detained following a joint operation between Cheshire Police and the National Crime AgencyCredit: Andrew Price / View Finder Pictures
He was arrested at Heathrow Airport on Thursday as he returned to the UK from Thailand.
Burrows appeared before Chester Crown Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on June 21, a court spokesman said.
A provisional trial date was set for January 13 next year.
Burrows had been on the run since failing to turn up for a trial at Chester Crown Court in December 1997.
He had been charged with two counts of buggery and 11 counts of indecent assault.
The charges related to historic cases of child abuse which are alleged to have happened between 1969 and 1971, according to Cheshire Police.
Some of the cases are said to have occurred in a children’s home in Congleton while others are alleged to have happened in the West Midlands.
Enquiries have been carried out over the years and Burrows was listed among the most wanted people in the UK by national crime charity Crimestoppers.
Burrows was detained following a joint operation between Cheshire Police and the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Detective Inspector Eleanor Atkinson said the arrest showed to criminals that “no matter how long you hide, we will find you”.
She said: “Our determination to locate Burrows has not faltered over the past 27-years and his arrest marks a significant step forward in this case and the beginning of closure for all those involved.
“I would like to thank the public for the information that they have provided over the years during our search for Burrows and I hope that his arrest provides some reassurance.
“I also hope that his arrest acts as a warning to any other wanted suspects – demonstrating that no matter how long you hide, we will find you and you will be arrested.”
Duncan Burrage, NCA International Liaison Officer in Thailand, said: “Utilising our international network and working closely with Cheshire Police colleagues, we have been able to track down a fugitive wanted in connection to extremely serious allegations.
“This arrest demonstrates law enforcement’s unwavering commitment to hunt down those who await justice in the UK.”
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