Police renew appeal to trace Leeds man Ashley Wharton wanted on recall to prison

Ashley Wharton, aged 32, was released on licence in October after serving part of a sentence for assault.

Detectives recalled him to prison the same month after he was believed to have breached the terms of his release, but Wharton remains at large.

He is described as of medium build with brown eyes, glasses, and black hair. He has words tattooed on the left, right, and centre of his neck.

Anyone who has seen Ashley Wharton or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the police immediately.

West Yorkshire Police can be contacted online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250518915.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.