Police have launched a manhunt for a wanted Darlington man, as they ask members of the public for information in a bid to arrest him.

Officers from Durham Police are on the lookout for 35-year-old Michael Stewart, with the police force saying that he is currently wanted by them.

Michael StewartMichael Stewart (Image: DURHAM POLICE) If you see the 35-year-old, police have urged people not to comment or post on social media, but to call them on 101 instead and quote crime reference number CRI00569659.

Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Durham Police has also issued an image of Michael Stewart to help trace him.