A MAN is wanted by police for failing to turn up at court after being charged with a domestic assault

Michael Bell, aged 21, was due to appear in court charged with a domestic assault that happened in November 2013.

Police said he has links to Deane.

Det Ch Insp Rick Jackson, head of Bolton CID, said: "If you see Bell, do not approach him, but contact police immediately.

"Should anybody be found to be assisting or harbouring this wanted man, they too will face being arrested and a criminal conviction and a possible prison sentence of their own."

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.