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Interpol believes it has managed to unscramble the face of a man who posted digitally-modified pictures of himself sexually abusing children on the internet.

Before and after experts got to work on the digitally altered photographsThe International Criminal Police Organisation, based in France, has now issued a worldwide appeal for help to identify the suspect - along with its own computer-enhanced picture.

The photographs were digitally altered by the suspect or his accomplices to disguise his face.

But specialists in Germany, working with Interpol's Trafficking In Human Beings unit, were able to produce an identifiable picture.

Interpol secretary general Ronald Noble said: "For years, images of this man sexually abusing children have been circulating on the internet.

"We have tried all other means to identify and to bring him to justice.

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"But we are now convinced that, without the public's help, this sexual predator could continue to rape and sexually abuse young children whose ages appear to range from six to early teens."

He said the suspect may be travelling the world to sexually abuse and exploit vulnerable children.

The photographs - around 200 in total featuring 12 different young boys - were taken in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Interpol spokeswoman Kristin Kvigne said: "We are certainly not encouraging members of the public to take any direct action themselves, particularly since any positive identification would need to be confirmed law enforcement authorities.

"But, if anyone recognises this person, or has any information that could help investigators, please contact the police or Interpol."

The photographs of the man can be seen on Interpol's website, www.interpol.int.