Officers are appealing for the public to get in touch if they have seen Brett Matthew Cope or know where he is.

Cope (pictured), 39, and from Cornwall, is wanted by Devon and Cornwall police for being "in breach of the terms of his release licence [from prison]".

He is white, 5' 10" tall and of medium build with black and straight hair.

He is believed to be in either the West Mercia or Cornwall areas.

Devon and Cornwall Police are proactively following a number of lines of enquiry to ascertain his current location.

Police intend to arrest Cope once he has been located.

Police are appealing for anyone who has information to come forward and assist by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or by reporting online at: crimestoppers-uk.org