GWENT Police are appealing for information after a 41-year-old man from Caldicot failed to appear in court.

A no bail warrant has now been issued for Scott Downing.

A police spokesman said: “We believe he may be in, or around, Newport city centre.”

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please call 101 quoting log 1800061101.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website Crimestoppers-uk.org