Wiltshire Police are appealing for the Swindon public's help after a man who is wanted in connection to a sexual offence is believed to be in town.

Officers are on the hunt for 39-year-old Robert Freemantle, who they say is wanted "in connection to a sexual offence."

The police have been unable to give any more specific information than that, but they believe that Freemantle is in the Swindon area and are urging members of the public to call 999 if they see him.

A photo released of the wanted man shows him with brown hair, facial hair, and an earring on his left ear.

"Anyone with information that may help us locate him is asked to call us on 999 quoting log 54230074618," said a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police.

"Alternatively, you can leave information without giving your name by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."