AN appeal has been launched to track down a man wanted in connection with an assault. 

Police want to track down 26-year-old Luke Hawkes, who is known to have links with the Bridgwater area.

Avon and Somerset Police said they wish to speak to him in connection with an assault investigation.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police, said: "He is described as white, slim, about 5ft 10ins and has short brown hair. Hawkes has a fox tattoo on the left side of his neck and one on his right leg saying ‘shock absorber’.

"If you see him, do not approach him but instead call 999 and give the call-handler reference 5220119936.

"If you know where he may be, call 101 and use the same reference number."