POLICE are appealing for information to trace Arthur Malaj who is wanted on warrant after failing to appear for sentencing at Leeds Crown Court last month.

Malaj, aged 37, of Halifax, was due to be sentenced for serious offences dating back to 2011 at Leeds Crown Court on 24 August.

He was on bail while awaiting sentence following a trial and did not appear in court for the sentencing hearing.

Malaj is described as white, of slight build, 5ft 8ins tall with dark brown hair and facial hair.

Extensive enquiries have been made in an attempt to trace him.

Anyone who has seen Malaj or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Calderdale CID by calling 101 or go online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting reference 13220468202.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.