Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Manchester

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Manchester.

Leon Levi Fletcher (03/11/1982) of Millhalf Close, Hulme is wanted after failing to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates on Monday 4 February 2019 for the possession of a wanted weapon.

The original incident that he was due to be sentenced for took place on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on 15 October 2016.

Fletcher also failed to appear at Manchester Crown Court on 18 December 2018 when he was due to be sentenced for a section 18 assault.

Fletcher is known to have links to Hulme, Longsight and the Manchester City Centre areas of Greater Manchester.

He is aware that he is wanted by police but is actively evading arrest.

Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Leon Levi Fletcher is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4382, 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.