Police issue appeal as man, 27, is wanted in connection with spate of incidents in County Durham

Police have issued an appeal as they look to speak to a 27-year-old man in connection with 'several incidents' in County Durham.

Officers from Durham Constabulary are currently on the lookout for Tom Smith, 27, who they wish to speak to in relation to the incidents which have taken place recently in the Darlington and South Durham area. They have released a picture of him in hope of locating him.

Mr Smith is thought to have links to the to Darlington and North Yorkshire, specifically the Malton area.

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In the picture released to the public, the wanted man is shown to have short, fair hair and is clean-shaven. Police hope that this picture will help members of the public to potentially identify him.

Tom Smith, 27, has links to Darlington and North Yorkshire, specifically the Malton area (Durham Constabulary)

They are now requesting that anyone with information which could help their appeal to call 101 to help.

In a statement posted on social media, a spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "Have you seen Tom Smith? We want to speak to him in relation to several incidents which have taken place recently in the Darlington and South Durham area.

"Tom, 27, has links to Darlington and North Yorkshire, specifically the Malton area. Call us on 101 if you can help."

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