AN appeal has been issued to find a man with links to Dudley who is wanted on suspicion of assault and possessing a firearm.

West Midlands Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of Payton Swarnn.

The 24-year-old, of no fixed address, is wanted on suspicion of assault and possession of a firearm, police say.

A force spokesperson said Swarnn has links to Dudley.

Police have asked anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact police on 101 or Live Chat and quote crime reference number 20SW/72958T/20.