OFFICERS searching for wanted Worcester man who failed to appear at court on beating and assault charges are appealing for help to find him.

Robert Leeds is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at Redditch Magistrates' Court having been charged with assault by beating, and criminal damage.

The 26-year-old also failed to appear at Worcester Magistrates' Court for a further charge of assault and being drunk and disorderly.

He is described as 6ft 1ins, slim, with ginger short hair. He has connections to Worcester, Droitwich, Bromsgrove and Redditch.

Anyone who has seen him, or knows where he is, is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101.