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Lecturer Julian Myerscough flees court shortly before guilty verdict Lecturer Julian Myerscough flees court shortly before guilty verdict
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A former university law lecturer who fled from court shortly before a jury convicted him has gone on the run.A former university law lecturer who fled from court shortly before a jury convicted him has gone on the run.
Julian Myerscough, 53, absconded from Ipswich Crown Court during a lunch break, after being granted bail during his trial for downloading indecent images of children.Julian Myerscough, 53, absconded from Ipswich Crown Court during a lunch break, after being granted bail during his trial for downloading indecent images of children.
Jurors delivered guilty verdicts on 16 charges in his absence, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.Jurors delivered guilty verdicts on 16 charges in his absence, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Police believe Myerscough boarded a London-bound train at Ipswich station.Police believe Myerscough boarded a London-bound train at Ipswich station.
He had been charged with downloading indecent images of children and breaching a sexual offences prevention order.He had been charged with downloading indecent images of children and breaching a sexual offences prevention order.
The former University of East Anglia academic, of Alexandra Road, Lowestoft, was first convicted of similar offences and jailed for 15 months in 2010.The former University of East Anglia academic, of Alexandra Road, Lowestoft, was first convicted of similar offences and jailed for 15 months in 2010.
He was believed to have boarded the 13:43 BST train from Ipswich, on Wednesday, which stopped at Manningtree, Colchester, Chelmsford, Stratford and Liverpool Street, police said.He was believed to have boarded the 13:43 BST train from Ipswich, on Wednesday, which stopped at Manningtree, Colchester, Chelmsford, Stratford and Liverpool Street, police said.
British Transport Police met the train at Liverpool Street, but found no trace of him.British Transport Police met the train at Liverpool Street, but found no trace of him.
Myerscough is white, 6ft 2in (187cm) tall and with greying hair, according to Suffolk Police.Myerscough is white, 6ft 2in (187cm) tall and with greying hair, according to Suffolk Police.
Officers are asking the public to look out for anyone matching the description, particularly in the areas around the Essex and London railway stops or at regional sea or airports.