Police issue photo of Nuneaton man wanted over 'strangulation'

Conor Knell

9 November 2024 at 4:36 am·1-min read

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A Nuneaton is wanted for assault causing actual bodily harm and criminal damage. Ryan Ward, 31, is also wanted by Police for non-fatal strangulation, and breaching a restraining order.

Ward is known to have links to Nuneaton and Coventry. Warwickshire Police have asked the public to call 999 as soon as possible if he is spotted.

Police said in a statement: "Ryan Ward, 31 from Nuneaton, is wanted for assault causing actual bodily harm, criminal damage, non-fatal strangulation, and breaching a restraining order.

"Ward is known to have links to Nuneaton and Coventry. If you see Ward, call 999 as soon as possible.

"If you know where he is or can help us locate him, contact us online at warwickshire.police.uk/report, by phone on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. The investigating officer is DC 2696 Normoyle."

Yesterday, we reported a cannabis den being raided by police in the town. Officers from Nuneaton and Bedworth Safer Neighbourhood Team carried out a warrant on a property on Camp Hill Road, Nuneaton.

They raided the address on Wednesday, November 6 and found what has been described as a number of cannabis products, including edibles, resin, and herbal cannabis. The team also discovered £7,000 in cash. This, they say, is suspected to be connected to the supply of drugs.

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