Police have appealed for help tracing a man wanted on recall to prison.

David French, 32, was last seen on July 15 in Edmonds Road, Banbury.

He is described as white, of 5ft 10ins, of broad build with cropped brown hair and with a birthmark on the left side of his neck.

Det Sgt Lee Newman of Banbury police station said:  “We are very keen to trace David. He has failed to attend his appointments following his release from prison and is known to frequent the Banbury area.

“We would like to hear from anyone who recognises David or knows of his whereabouts and ask them not to approach him but to contact police as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information about the incident should call 101.