POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing 31-year-old man wanted in connection with several offences.

John Wilkinson, of no fixed address, is believed to have links with the Stockton area.

Wilkinson is wanted in connection with a common assault and several incidents of breaching a restraining order.

He is described as a white man, 6ft 4 inches tall, of skinny build with a pale complexion, mousey brown hair which is shaved at the sides with a pony tail.

Police said Wilkinson has a tattoo with the words 'Callum' on his face, a tattoo of barbed wire on one side of his neck and a tattoo of a cannabis leaf on the other side.

Anyone who knows Wilkinson's whereabouts is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.