Police have launched a urgent hunt for a Coventry man wanted on recall to prison. Richard Davies, 34, has absconded, prompting West Midlands Police to appeal for information on his whereabouts.

The force has distributed a picture of Davies on its social media channels. In the picture, Davies has short, dark brown hair, extensive facial hair and is wearing a grey-coloured sweatshirt.

It has not been revealed why he was in prison. Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via its Live Chat or by calling 101 and quote 20/16272/23.

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