Anyone with information regarding Hunter's whereabouts is asked to contact police

Police in Wakefield are appealing to the public for help in locating a man who is wanted on suspicion of criminal damage and stalking.

Officers are searching for 43-year-old Richard Hunter in connection with an alleged offence of criminal damage and an alleged offence of stalking involving fear of violence against a woman.

Richard Hunter is wanted by police. | West Yorkshire Police

placeholder image — Richard Hunter is wanted by police. | West Yorkshire Police

A number of attempts have been made to locate and arrest Hunter, but his whereabouts remain unknown.

Go behind the headlines from the courtroom with the YEP's weekly courts newsletter. Sign up here for exclusive insights from court reporter, Nick Frame

Anyone with information regarding Hunter’s whereabouts is asked to contact police online or by calling 101.

West Yorkshire Police said: “If anyone believes they have seen Hunter or has any information that could assist officers in their enquiries to locate and arrest him, they are asked to contact Wakefield Domestic Abuse Team via our Live Chat facility or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260397332.”