POLICE are hunting for a convicted burglar wanted on recall to prison who is known to visit St Helens.

Lee Thomas, 46, from Rock Ferry, Wirral was released on licence in March this year after receiving a prison sentence for the burglary of a home in 2015.

Thomas has failed to comply with his licence conditions and a prison recall has been issued.

Thomas has been known to frequent St Helens, as well as the Blackpool, Warrington and Wirral areas.

He is described as white, around 6ft tall, of slim build, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact @MerPolCC, call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.