GWENT Police are appealing for information to find Christopher Castles from the Newport area who also uses the surname Preston and Evans.

A warrant has been issued for the 35-year-old, after he failed to appear at Newport Magistrates on Wednesday, November 1.

He was charged with two offences of assault and possession of a controlled class B drug and was found guilty in his absence.

He is described as white male, medium build, 175cm tall, brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the police on 101 quoting ref 1700357032 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.