A SEX offender with links to various areas across the UK is wanted by police.

James Campbell, 51, is wanted by Devon and Cornwall Police who is wanted on recall to prison.

West Mercia Police asked the public if they can help their "colleagues from Devon and Cornwall Police" to "find James Campbell" on social media.

Campbell was originally convicted of a number of violent and serious sexual offences and was released from prison in November 2022.

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He later absconded from his approved premises in Plymouth and his licence has been revoked.

Detective superintendent Sharon Donald, head of the Devon and Cornwall Public Protection Unit, said: “James Campbell has a history of serious, violent sexual offending against women and we need to bring him into police custody as soon as possible.

“I would urge anyone who sees him not to approach him and to call 999 immediately quoting Devon & Cornwall Police log 743 of 15 February.

“Campbell’s last known location was in the Middlesbrough area on Friday 17 February.

“If anyone has any information about Campbell’s whereabouts, has had contact with him since November, or has information which may assist our enquiries, please report this to us.”

Campbell has been described as a 5ft 4in tall white male, of stocky build with a bald head and some greying stubble. He also has a noticeable squint in his right eye.

He has distinctive tribal tattoos on his arms and hands including words ‘Jimmy’ and ‘Mam’ on his right forearm, and birds on both hands.

Campbell talks with a slight Northern accent and has been known to use the alias Paul Withers or John Withers. He is known to frequent coastal areas.

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Malvern Gazette: CCTV image of James Campbell.CCTV image of James Campbell. (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police)

On recent CCTV he is seen wearing jeans/dark trousers, a dark-coloured beanie hat and was carrying a black rucksack.

He has been predominantly travelling by bus and coach and paying for tickets in cash.

He has previously been known to use a bicycle and may be living a transient off-grid lifestyle.