Telford man wanted on warrant after failing to appear at court
A 33 year-old man from Telford is wanted on warrant after failing to appear at Telford Magistrates Court.
Benjamin 'Ben' Watkins, 33 years-old from Telford, was due to appear at court on 23 November for a public order offence.
He is also required to notify police of any address he is staying at and has subsequently failed to register any new address with officers.
Police have concerns for the welfare of Watkins who may be sleeping outside in the current cold weather. It is also thought that he may have sustained some injuries that he has not sought medical attention for and due to this police are keen to trace his whereabouts as a matter of urgency.
He is known to have connections in the Telford area of Shropshire as well as in Middlewich in Cheshire and the West Midlands area.
Watkins is described as white, about 6ft tall and of medium build with blue eyes.
West Mercia Police are actively looking for him and are following a number of lines of enquiry. They are asking for anyone who has had any contact with him in recent days to contact them on 101.
You can also contact West Mercia Offender Management Unit by dialling 101 and asking for extension 5842. All calls will be treated in confidence.
Alternatively if you want to give information but don't want to give your name you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers.org.uk.
