Police are urging people to be on the look out for a man with links to Petersfield who is wanted on recall to prison.

Michael Smith, 37, is from Chandler’s Ford, and people are warned not to approach him but to call 999.

A police spokesman said: “We are asking for the public to report any sightings of Michael, or any information relating to his whereabouts.

“He has links to Petersfield, Bishopstoke and Eastleigh.”

Smith is described as white, about 6ft tall and of athletic build

The spokesman added: “We would like to remind people that anyone found to be harbouring Michael Smith to deliberately obstruct our attempts to locate him may be committing an offence and be liable for arrest themselves.”

Anyone who has any information regarding the whereabouts of Smith is encouraged to contact police on 101, quoting 44220429104.

Information can also be submitted online at: https://orlo.uk/lJR94

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at https://orlo.uk/fEtYt