AN appeal has launched to locate a wanted Redditch man who may have important information about a sexual assault in Studley.

Detectives from Leamington are appealing to the public to help locate 40-year-old John Bennett.

He is described as white, 5ft 11in tall, and of slim build.

He is thought to have links to Redditch and Birmingham as well as the wider West Midlands and Worcestershire areas.

Anyone who may have seen John or anybody who has information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 101.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.