POLICE are hunting a wanted man who could be in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police say their colleagues in Devon and Cornwall are appealing for the public’s help to locate 51-year-old James Campbell, who is wanted on recall to prison.

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Campbell, who was originally convicted for serious sexual offences, has had his licence revoked.

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A police spokesman said: "He has links to Plymouth, Torquay, Bournemouth, North Yorkshire, the south coast of England, and Scotland.

"Campbell is white, 5ft 4in tall, of stocky build with a bald head and some greying stubble to the sides and rear.

"His right eye is described as lazy and quite noticeable.

"He also has distinctive tribal tattoos, including on his left hand."

Anyone who sees Campbell is asked to not approach him but immediately call police on 999, quoting reference number 50220049168.