AMONGST those most hunted by police in Lewisham this Wednesday, are men wanted over a sexual assault, an attack on an elderly victim and for possession of a blade in public.

As always, members of the public are asked not to approach these men but are urged to contact Lewisham police’s fugitive unit on 020 8284 8394 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

News Shopper: Apsar Mohammed

Apsar Mohammed, aged 24, is wanted after failing to appear at Greenwich Magistrates’ Court on September 14 2011 for sexual assault.

News Shopper: Costel Balan

Costel Balan, aged 38, is wanted after failing to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on July 9 2012 for an assault on an elderly victim. An arrest warrant has been issued.

News Shopper: Hengxue Qui

Hengxue Qiu, aged 24, is wanted on a warrant for failing to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ court on January 23 last year for possession of a bladed article in a public place.

News Shopper: Ronnie Ian McGowan

Ronnie Ian McGowan, aged 18, is wanted after failing to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on December 20 last year for motoring offences.

News Shopper: Kujtim Shala

Kujtim Shala, aged 32, is wanted after failing to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on February 27 in 2012 for criminal damage.