Rotherham rape suspect wanted after missing court date - police issue appeal for help
Police issue appeal and photograph in search for suspect
A search has been launched for a suspect police want to trace over an alleged South Yorkshire rape.
South Yorkshire Police want to find 39-year-old Mohammed Ismail, from Birmingham, who is wanted for failing to appear at court following an alleged sex attack in Rotherham in 2024.
South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “Officers investigated the rape and Ismail was charged, and he was due to appear in court on June 2, 2026.
“Ismail failed to appear and enquiries to locate him have been ongoing.
“A warrant for his arrest is now active, and we are asking for your help to find him.”
Ismail is described as a black man, around 6ft tall and of a slim build.
He is known to frequent the areas around Rockingham Street, near Sheffield city centre, and has links to Birmingham.
Police are appealing for anyone with any information about where Ismail is, to get in touch with them on 101, quoting investigation number 14/78438/24.