Police are appealing for the public's help to trace a 29-year-old man from the Wirral area who failed to appear at court.

Officers wish to trace Alan Badley after he failed appear on August 30 at Durham Crown Court.

Efforts have been made by the police to find him but he remains outstanding and officers are requesting the public's help to find him.

Badley is white, 5ft 8ins, with blue eyes and short dark brown hair.

Anyone who has seen Badley, or who knows of his whereabouts, is asked to call Merseyside Police on the 101 number.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.