Police are searching for a man with neck tattoos wanted on recall to prison in Leeds.

Ashley Wharton, 32, was convicted for assault and was released on license earlier this month after serving part of his sentence. He has been described as medium build with brown eyes, glasses and black hair, and has words tattooed on the left, right and centre of his neck

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police in Leeds are urgently appealing for information to find Ashley Wharton who is wanted on recall to prison. Wharton, 32, was released on licence earlier this month after serving part of a sentence for assault.

"He is believed to have since breached the terms of his release and has now been recalled to prison. He is described as medium build with brown eyes, glasses and black hair, and has words tattooed on the left, right and centre of his neck."

Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police online or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250518915. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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