POLICE are asking for the public's help to trace a St Helens man who is wanted on recall to prison.

Mert Gereck, aged 22, was sentenced to three years in prison for the possession of drugs with intent to supply and was released on licence on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

His licence was revoked last Friday (April 13) and Mert is believed to be in the St Helens area.

Police say extensive efforts have been made by the police to find him but he remains outstanding and officers are requesting the public's help to find him.

Gereck is described as 5ft 5in tall, with brown eyes, dark brown hair and of medium build.

Anyone who has seen Gereck, or who knows of his whereabouts, is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101, or @CrimestoppersUK, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively people can provide information to Crimestoppers online at crimestoppers-uk.org/information