Police are hunting for a 48-year-old man in connection with death threats, stalking and assault in Reading.

Scott Belcher has been linked to incidents of criminal damage, malicious communications and breach of a restraining order.

Thames Valley Police described Mr Belcher as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, with a medium build.

He has brown and grey styled hair and a grey/brown short beard and moustache.

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He’s known to frequent public houses in the Oxford Road area of Reading and Caversham.

Staff investigator Phoebe Mayo, based at Reading Police Station, said: “We have been seeking to locate Belcher since the first incident in May, and he has yet to be located.

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“I am appealing to anybody who knows of Belcher’s whereabouts to contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or via the website, quoting reference number 43220266713, or if you see him, do not approach him, but call us on 999.

“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”