POLICE in Gloucestershire are appealing for the public's help to trace a man who is wanted after absconding from lawful custody.

James Sheridan, 33, from Gloucester, is 5' 10" tall, of slim build with brown hair and an Irish accent. 

He was wearing a dark grey, long sleeved top, grey jeans and black and white trainers.  James is sometimes known as Jeremiah or Jerry.

If you see James please don't approach him but call Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101, or if appropriate 999,  quoting incident number 371 of 9 March 2018. 

Anyone with any information regarding James's whereabouts can also email 101@gloucestershire.police.uk.