POLICE are hunting a wanted man who has links to North Yorkshire and York.

West Yorkshire Police say Steven Thrower who is wanted for failing to comply with notification requirements. 

Thrower was released from prison after serving a sentence for a sexual assault in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. 

There is no suggestion that he has left the country, with information suggesting he has links to the North Yorkshire, including Harrogate and York. 

A police spokesman said: "Numerous extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate Thrower, including televised media appeals.  

"He is described as a white male, of medium build with a bald head and a scar at the top of his head.

"He also has several tattoos including a Pegasus on his left arm, and swallow on his right arm and some name tattoos.  

"Our image of him is from July 2008 so it is possible he may have changed his appearance significantly since then. 

"Anyone with information that will assist in locating him is asked to contact police in Bradford on 101, or by using the LiveChat on the West Yorkshire Police website. 
Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online."