A Darlington man has been named among four 'most wanted' men that police are hunting after breaching a restraining order. 

Karl Nimmo, 42, from the town, has been noted as one of four people who police are desperate to apprehend after being wanted in connection with breaching a restraining order.

Nimmo, was noted on the North Yorkshire Police list alongside Mark Adrian Rathmell, 38, of Scarborough, wanted for offences relating to stalking and harassment.

The Northern Echo: Karl NimmoKarl Nimmo (Image: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE)

Jake William Craven, 27, of Scarborough, who is wanted for assault, and Benjamin Peter Haycocks, 42, wanted for failing to appear at court, were the other two names wanted by the police force.

North Yorkshire Police said: "We're carrying out extensive enquiries to locate them, but so far, they have evaded arrest.

"If you have seen one of them, please call us on 101. If you have an immediate sighting or know where one of them is now, please call 999. You can also pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"Please quote our reference numbers when passing information: Karl Nimmo – 12230189289, Mark Adrian Rathmell – 12230169057, Jake William Craven – 12230147800, Benjamin Peter Haycocks - 12230145326."