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Rapist footballer Ched Evan's victim has had to move home five times after being identified by Twitter abusers, her father has revealed.

The victim's father has spoken out publicly after writing to the Attorney General to complain that Evans' official website has been using CCTV footage that shows his daughter.

He said that his daughter, who has changed her name, was even separated from her family and friends over Christmas as she was forced to relocate after being identified.

He said she was not even able to exchange Christmas presents with her family and worked over the festive period to take her mind of Evans and her tormentors, who are his supporters.

Evans was jailed in April 2012 for raping the woman in a hotel room in Rhyl, North Wales.

The Welsh former Sheffield United striker denied rape, saying the sex was consensual, but he was found guilty by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.

After his release in October, Evans released a video on his website protesting his innocence and vowing to clear his name.

Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, the victim’s father said: “It’s the fifth time she’s had to move in under three years, she is just living her life on the run.

“I couldn’t even see her over Christmas because it’s too risky for her to visit me. I don’t even know where she is living at the moment, so I haven’t been able to give her the Christmas presents I bought her.

“The last time I saw her was almost a year ago, and it’s been hard not having her at home over Christmas. I just want her near me so I can protect her.”

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Despite being legally entitled to anonymity, Evans' victim's name was tweeted by the footballer's supporters and then re-tweeted thousands of times.

Her father said: "Ched Evans is able to lead a normal life. He has never apologised to my daughter.

"Instead, his website proclaims his innocence and draws attention to my daughter every day."

A spokesman for the Attorney General's office said that it was considering the letter.

He said: "One of our senior lawyers has been seriously considering the number of issues raised in the letter since we received it on November 12 and we hope to reach a conclusion shortly.

"We apologise that the victim's father has not been kept updated and we will be in touch with him as soon as possible."

Evans has been searching for new employment since his release from jail, but attempts to get his career back on track - with clubs including Sheffield United and Hartlepool United - have been thwarted by public backlashes.

He scored 42 goals in 103 games for the Blades, having previously played for Manchester City and Norwich City.