Police manhunt for ex-Cardiff and QPR star, 44, once dubbed Wales’ most promising footballer as he’s wanted back in jail
COPS have launched a manhunt for an ex-Cardiff and QPR star who was once dubbed Wales’ most promising footballer.
Leonne Jeanne, 44, has been "recalled to prison" by South Wales Police.
The former footy star was convicted of dangerous driving in 2019 after being chased by police at 100mph on the same road where his son was found dead.
He was later sent to prison for breaching a curfew.
Four years earlier, in 2015, he had been jailed for 30 months for his part in a plot to supply cocaine.
The police appeal said: "Leonne Jeanne. Age: 44. From Cardiff. Recalled to Prison. Give reference 2500002271."
Two years ago, he was allowed out on day release from prison to attend the funeral of his son, who was among three people to die in a horror car crash in Cardiff.
Jeanne, then 42, was flanked by two police officers as he mourned son Rafel, 24, at the church service.
Rafel Jeanne and pals Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, died when their white VW Tiguan crashed near Newport, Wales, while Sophie Russon, 20, and Shane Loughlin, 32, survived.
Leonne had to attend the funeral in handcuffs as he served a ten-year prison sentence after being jailed for conspiracy to supply cocaine.
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His son Rafel and five friends had been enjoying a night out in Newport last month before vanishing at 2am.
Their car was found 46 hours later in the tragedy.
Rafel's funeral was held at St Peter's Church in Cardiff with hundreds of mourners dressed in black for attendance followed by a cremation service.
Father Leonne wore a blue Nike tracksuit and was seen handcuffed to a cop as he made his way inside the church.