Police are working to find a wanted man last known to be in Basildon.

Kenny Hughes is wanted by Essex Police on recall to prison. The 33-year-old was known to be in Basildon yesterday but also has strong connections to Wickford and further afield in Luton, Southampton, Peterborough and Northampton.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you’ve seen Hughes or if you know where he is, please contact us as soon as possible.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

"It can be found at the bottom right of our homepage at www.essex.police.uk.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively, you can call us on 101."

Information can also be sent 100 per cent anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information