Police are appealing for help finding a 38-year-old man who missed his scheduled court appearance.

Officers are searching for Billy Clarke in connection with a warrant issued after he failed to show up at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court.

He is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, with short hair, blue eyes and a gold-coloured front tooth.

Investigators say Clarke has connections to Oxford city centre, Cowley Road and the town of Abingdon.

PC Chloe Young said the force needs the public’s help to trace Clarke following his failure to attend court. She urged anyone who sees him to avoid approaching him and to call 999 immediately.

She added that anyone with information about his whereabouts should ring 101 or provide details through the force’s online reporting system, quoting the reference number 43260180986.

Members of the public who would rather not contact police directly can get in touch with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The charity confirmed that all reports are treated as completely anonymous.