POLICE are searching for a wanted man from Poole - with residents urged to call 999 immediately if they see him.

Ryan Alderman, 28, is wanted after failing to appear at court when required in connection with offences of assaulting an emergency worker, criminal damage and breach of a court order.

Alderman is described as white, six feet tall and of medium build with brown hair.

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Police Constable Daniel Goodman, of Dorset Police, said: “We have been carrying our enquiries to locate Ryan Alderman, but these have so far been unsuccessful.

“I am now appealing to the public for anyone with information as to his whereabouts to please contact us.

“While we do not have any information to suggest Alderman presents a risk to the general public, anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but instead to dial 999 immediately.”

If you see Ryan Alderman, you should call 999 immediately. Anyone with other information should call 101, quoting occurrence 55220086202 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.