Police are hunting for a convicted attacker who is wanted on recall to prison.
Ian Sparkes was jailed for an assault in October 2019. He was released in November last year, but is now wanted by officers.
The 34-year-old, who has lived in both Oldham and Blackpool, is know to visit bookmakers often, police said. He has links to the Failsworth area and Tameside, as well as Oldham and Blackpool.
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Officers released a mugshot of Sparkes as part of an appeal to find him. Anyone who has any information about where he is is being urged to get in touch.
Police can be contacted on 07393145239, or contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
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