DETECTIVES in Bolton are hunting a man following an allegation of rape.

Chidozie Nwamara, aged 25, of Hamel Street, Great Lever, is wanted by police on suspicion of rape.

On August 21, last year, police received a report of rape in the Great Lever area.

Nwamara disappeared on that day and has not been traced since.

It is believed he may be in the Bolton, Eastbourne or Leicester areas.

Detective Constable Phil Halliwell, from Bolton CID, said: "We believe Nwamara has links to all those areas so it is possible that is where he may be hiding.

"We take all reports of rape very seriously and we will do everything we can to find those responsible and bring them to justice no matter how long it takes.

"I would appeal to anyone who knows of Nwamara's whereabouts to call us immediately."

Anyone who knows of Nwamara's whereabouts should call Bolton CID on 0161 856 5740 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.