POLICE are appealing for help to find a wanted man with links to Cirencester who "poses a threat to the public".

Michael Grantham, 38, from Stratford in Warwickshire, was released from HMP Hewell in October 2017 after serving a sentence for possession of an offensive weapon and obstruct or resist a person assisting a constable in execution of duty.

However, he is believed to have breached the conditions of his release and is now wanted on recall to prison.

Warwickshire Police is re-appealing to people within and around Cirencester, Gloucester, Bristol, Oxfordshire and West Mercia for help to locate Grantham. .

He is described as being around 5ft 11in tall, of slim build, with dark coloured hair.

Paul Gaston of Warwickshire Police said: "We are urgently trying to locate Michael as we believe that he poses a threat to the public.

"If you see him, do not approach him, please contact us by calling 999 and report all sighting or details of his whereabouts to Warwickshire Police.

"It is thought that Grantham has links to the Stratford, Leamington, Cirencester, Gloucester, Bristol, Oxfordshire as well as Nuneaton."

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via their website. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.