A MAN with links to Alcester is wanted to police.

Gerard Thompson, aged 31, has failed to attend court to face charges relating to theft, fraud, drug possession and driving offences.

Magistrates have issued a warrant for his arrest.

Thompson, who also goes by the name Gerard Weatherhead, also has connections to the Lower Quinton and Stratford areas.

He is described as a white man with an Irish accent who is a five foot 10 inches tall with blue eyes, brown hair and a tattoo on his neck which reads 'Made in Ireland'.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101.

Alternatively, information can be given via independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on their website crimestoppers-uk.org