Lincolnshire Police issue appeal to find Joe Hempsall, who has connections to Spalding and Lincoln

Police have put out an appeal in a bid to trace a wanted man with connections to Spalding and Lincoln.

The force is looking for help to track down Joe Hempsall, 34, who is wanted for breach of a court order.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said: “Officers are carrying out a number of enquiries, and we are now asking for assistance from the public, and releasing his image to aid that request.

“He has connections to the Lincoln and Spalding areas, but could have travelled further afield.

“We believe that there will be someone with information about his whereabouts and we would remind people that it is an offence to assist a suspected offender with the intention of preventing their arrest.”

Anyone who knows where Joe is can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference number 25000140714.

People can also share information via email at force.control@lincs.police.uk,quoting the same crime reference number or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.