Police have issued a further appeal for wanted man Martin Sales after a sighting in Hereford.

From West Yorkshire Police:

Extensive enquiries are continuing to locate Sales, 41, who is wanted for a serious assault offence.

These enquiries have traced him to the Herefordshire area and Kirklees detectives are appealing to members of the public there to get in touch if they see him.

Officers have released an image which appears to show Sales on Bewell Street, Hereford. at 10:25am this morning.

Detective Inspector Catherine Shackleton, said: “Sales is wanted for a serious offence, and it is important that he is located as soon as possible so we can progress our investigation into this matter.

“We previously had concerns for his welfare given the length of time he had not been seen, but these have now been satisfied through the latest information we have about him.

“We do not believe he poses a wider risk to the public but would ask people not to approach him and to contact us immediately if they see him.”

Sales is described as six foot tall and of slim build.

Anyone with information which may assist in locating him is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by using the Live Chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13240194990.

https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat

Information can also be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.