An appeal has been launched to help find a wanted man.

Greater Manchester Police say that Leon Murray, 30, is wanted for criminal damage and stalking.

He is believed to have links to the Leigh and Wigan areas and officers have appealed for anyone who may have seen Murray or who has any information about his whereabouts to come forward.

A spokesperson said: “GMP are appealing for the public’s help to trace Leon Murray, 03/03/1993, who is wanted for stalking and criminal damage.

“He has links to the Wigan and Leigh areas of Greater Manchester.”

An image supplied by police shows 30-year-old Murray wearing a black t-shirt with a full beard.

Officers regularly put out wanted appeals to help them find suspects or people wanted for criminal offences in bids to encourage people with information to come forward.

In this case, they will hope that anyone who has any idea about where Murray may be will come forward as soon as possible.

But rather than approaching him directly, members of the public have been encouraged to call police on 0161 856 3508 or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.