POLICE are appealing for any information that could help them locate a wanted man with links across Cheshire.

Merseyside Police is hoping to trace Ben Flemming, who is wanted on recall to prison for breach of his licence conditions.

Officers are also keen to speak to the 25-year-old, from Bootle, in connection with a serious section 18 assault.

This is after it was reported that a man was attacked at an address in Bootle on Friday, August 18.

Flemming is described as being 6ft tall, with brown eyes and dark brown hair. He is of medium to heavy build and may now be clean shaven.

As well as Cheshire and Bootle, Flemming has links to the Southport and Ainsdale areas.

If you see him or hold any information, direct message @MerPolCC on Twitter or Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook, quoting reference 23000769862.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.