A WANTED man could be in Worcester as police launched a manhunt.

Police in Hertfordshire are asking members of the public for help in tracing a wanted man from Watford.

19-year-old Ashley Mitchell, whose last known address was Whippendell Road, Watford, failed to attend Central Hertfordshire Magistrates' Court on Thursday, April 17 in connection with a common assault.

He was last known to be in the Watford area, however it is believed he could be in Worcester.

Anyone who knows of Ashley whereabouts or who sees him should contact the Herts Police via the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.