POLICE are appealing for the public's help to track down a young man who escaped "lawful custody" in Weston.

Rhys Reynolds made off from officers at around 7.50pm yesterday (Monday, January 29).

He had been charged with breaching bail ahead of his escape.

Reynolds, 24, is white and was last seen wearing a blue puffer jacket with orange lining and grey jogging bottoms.

He is abut 5ft 7in tall, has a scar on his left cheek and has the words 'Love Respect Loyalty' tattooed on his inner right forearm.

He has links to Milton and Weston.

Police say if you see Reynolds do not approach him, but call 999 quoting reference number 5224024950 or call 101 with any other information.