POLICE in York are urging a wanted man to hand himself in.

Steven Thompson, 48, is wanted for failing to appear at York Magistrates’ Court, charged with assault, relating to an incident at a pub on Malton Road, York, on Tuesday 1 October, when a 49-year-old woman was attacked.

Thompson is described as white, 6ft 1in tall with a medium build and brown hair. He is believed to be in the York area. Anyone who can help locate Steven Thompson, should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.