POLICE are asking the public if they have seen a wanted man from the New Forest.

Billy James, 48, is wanted on recall to prison for breach of licence and has outstanding warrants from East Dorset Magistrates’ Court and Salisbury Magistrates’ Court.

"Officers have pursued a number of lines of enquiry to locate him, but are now turning to the public for assistance," a Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said.

James is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, stock, with short brown hair and brown eyes.

He has distinctive tattoos, including ‘Emily’ in a love heart, ‘Rosie and Tommy’ in a bird and heart on his right arm, and ‘Pauline’ in a rose on his left arm.

Anyon who has seen Billy, or knows where he is, is warned not to approach him but to contact police immediately on 101, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.