POLICE are asking the public to help trace a 53-year-old man who is wanted in connection to incidents involving threats and criminal damage in Runcorn.

Mohammed Ashraf, who is also known as Tahir Ashraf Chaudhery, is believed to be in the Northwich area.

He also has links to Manchester, Cheadle and Stockport, in Greater Manchester.

Ashraf, from Greater Manchester, is 6ft 3ins tall with a proportionate build.

He has black hair that is greying and brown eyes.

Anyone who sees Ashraf, or has information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to call Cheshire Police immediately on 101, quoting IML 918080.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.