POLICE have launched a manhunt for a convicted sex offender who has links to North Wales.

Jason Elton John Waller, 45, is wanted for breaching his sex offender notification requirements.

A spokesperson said: "We are appealing to the public to get in touch if they have seen, or have any information, over the whereabouts of 45-year-old Jason Elton John Waller.

"He is a registered sex offender and is wanted for breaching his sex offender notification requirements."

The spokesperson added: "Waller has a tattoo on his arm of a scroll with the name Joanne. He has a West Country accent. He has connections in Staffordshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Devon, Cornwall, Kent and North Wales.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Staffordshire Police on Twitter, Facebook, or call 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.