POLICE are appealing for information to locate a Redditch man wanted on warrant, who failed to appear in court in connection with drug offences.

Karl William James, aged 51, did not appear at Worcester Crown Court in February in connection with class A drug offences.

Karl James, who has links to the Redditch and Stratford-Upon-Avon areas, is described as a clean shaven white male with short brown hair.

He has a number of tattoos including the name Gemma on his arm and the name Tina on his neck.

Police have been carrying out enquiries to locate him and are now appealing to the public for help.

Anyone with information about Karl's whereabouts is asked to please contact police on 101.