NHS probing how convicted child rapist was able to abscond while on community leave

A health board is investigating the circumstances of how a convicted child rapist was able to escape his escort whilst out on community leave.

A health board is investigating the circumstances of how a convicted child rapist was able to escape his escort whilst out on community leave.

Clifford Lyons, also known by the surname Dobbie, absconded on Thursday, August 6, while out with escorts in Perth city centre.

An NHS board has launched a review into how a violent child rapist escaped his escort while on community leave

Cliff Lyons Dobbie raped a 10-year-old while on bail for sexually abusing another child

Cliff Lyons Dobbie, who has been detained since 1990 for the rape of a 10-year-old girl, was found on Saturday following a manhunt, Police Scotland have confirmed.

Cliff Lyons Dobbie absconded on Friday with a major manhunt launched

Police have traced a child rapist who absconded while on community leave in Scotland.

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published August 7, 2026 6:23pm Updated August 7, 2026 6:27pm Cliff Lyons Dobbie, who also goes by name Clifford Lyons, has been locked up as a restricted patient since being convicted for his crimes (Picture: Police Scotland/UNPIXS) A child rapist and molester is on the run a