RESIDENTS are being urged to report any sightings of a Weymouth man who is wanted by police.

Detectives are appealing to the public for information in relation to the whereabouts of a man charged with alleged assaults - with residents urged not to approach him.

Jamie Parkin, aged 21 and also known as Jamie Maguire, is wanted after failing to appear at court when required in connection with offences of assaulting an emergency worker and assault by beating.

He is described as white, around five feet eight inches tall and of slim build with light brown hair and an unshaven face.

Detective Sergeant Mark Shields, of Dorset Police’s Fugitive Management Team, said: “We have been carrying out a number of proactive enquiries to try and locate Jamie Parkin, but these have so far been unsuccessful.

“I am now appealing to the public for anyone with information about his whereabouts, or who sees a man matching the description given, to please contact us.

“While we have no information to suggest Parkin presents a risk to the general public, I would urge anyone who sees him not to approach him but to instead dial 999 immediately.”

If you see Jamie Parkin, you should call 999 immediately. Anyone with other information should call 101, quoting occurrence 55210178332 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.