POLICE say Richard Smart has now been arrested.

AVON and Somerset Police have issued an appeal to the public to help find a wanted man.

Richard Smart, 53, is wanted on recall to prison.

Smart has previously been sentenced for burglaries.

Officers say he has links to Somerset, notably Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Winscombe.

He also has connections to Bristol, including Brislington, Kingswood, Speedwell, Knowle and Redland.

And he is also known to travel all over the South West.

Smart is described as white, approximately 6ft tall, of average build, and with grey hair with facial stubble.

He has blue eyes and speaks with a West Country accent.

He has a small scar above his right eyebrow, and tattoos on his arms.

Anyone who sees Smart should not approach him but should call 999 and give reference number 5221024377.

Or, if you know of his whereabouts, call 101 and give the call-handler the same reference code.