AN APPEAL has been launched for information about a man who is wanted on recall to prison.

The man, Joshua Barnes aged 20, was originally convicted of assault, and it is believed he may be in Wales. He failed to attend his bail hostel on Tuesday December 15.

Devon and Cornwall Police issued the appeal and stated numerous inquiries have been made to locate and arrest Barnes.

Officers are now making an appeal to the public to report any sightings of him. Anyone who has seen Barnes or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 999 quoting log number 29 of 15/12/20.