Police make third appeal for help in trying to locate wanted man with links to Winscombe

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for a third time for help to find wanted man Richard Smart, who has links to Winscombe.

The 53-year-old remains wanted on a recall to prison having previously been sentenced for burglaries committed across the Avon and Somerset force area.

Smart has links to Brislington in Bristol and Somerset, including Winscombe, but is known to travel all over the South West.

The police initially made an appeal to find Smart back in February, and then again last month, and are now again asking for the public's help in locating him.

He is described as white, approximately 183cm tall and of average build, with grey hair and facial stubble.

He has blue eyes and speaks with a West Country accent. He has a small scar above his right eyebrow and tattoos on his arms.

A police spokesperson said: "Anyone who sees Richard Smart should not approach him.

"Instead call 999 and give reference 5221024377. Or, if you have any other information about his whereabouts or what vehicle he is driving, call 101 and give the call-handler the same reference."