Suspected child sex offenders last seen in Wiltshire still on the run

Adam Hastings, left, and Reece Upton, right, both aged 28, missing, are wanted after sexual assaults <i>(Image: Thames Valley Police)</i>
Adam Hastings, left, and Reece Upton, right, both aged 28, missing, are wanted after sexual assaults (Image: Thames Valley Police)

Two men wanted in connection with sexual offences against a teenage boy are still on the run.

Police are re-appealing for information on Adam Hastings and Reece Upton, both aged 28, who went missing around 3pm on Thursday, June 13.

They are wanted by Thames Valley Police investigating a number of sexual offences were reported by a boy in his teens, who is receiving ongoing support by specially trained officers.

Hastings and Upton were last seen in Devizes in Wiltshire on Wednesday, June 19.

Police have released new CCTV images of the two.

Their clothing includes a large Bershka-branded bag and grey and black tracksuits with short trousers. They have links to the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire areas.

Detective Chief Inspector Emily Evans said: “We have been continuing our enquiries with our partners in Wiltshire to locate Adam Hastings and Reece Upton and are appealing for the public’s help.

“Hastings and Upton are wanted in relation to sexual offences in Newbury between April 21 and  June 13.

“They were last seen at a shop in Devizes on Wednesday (June 19) with a distinctive Bershka brand drawstring bag.

“If you see Hastings or Upton, we advise members of the public to not approach them and call 999. If you know where they are or may have seen them, please call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240279403/ 54240070489.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”