POLICE are searching for a Herefordshire man wanted on recall to prison.

51-year-old Martin Shannon has links to Herefordshire.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 01432 347160.

Alternatively, if you do not feel comfortable speaking with the police, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Offenders are recalled when they have been released from prison and broken the rules of their probation.

There are several different types of recalls, including fixed-term, standard and indeterminate. These affect the amount of time offenders are imprisoned for.

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The offence he was originally imprisoned for was not disclosed by police in their appeal to find Shannon.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Can you help us find Martin Shannon who is wanted on recall to prison? The 51-year-old has links to Herefordshire.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 01432 347160. Alternatively, if you do not feel comfortable speaking with the police, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."