POLICE are hunting a 44-year-old man who is wanted on warrant and has links to Runcorn.

Hassan Hama, from Walton, is wanted on a warrant issued at Liverpool Magistrates Court in relation to an allegation of sexual assault in Liverpool last year.

Hama is 5ft 7in, of medium build, with short black hair and brown eyes.

He has links to Runcorn, Southport and Liverpool City Centre.

Officers say extensive enquiries have been ongoing to trace him.

Anyone with information on where Hama may be is asked to contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC or call 101 quoting reference 19100406556.

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.