POLICE are hunting a man wanted in connection with a number of offences after a crash in Kenton Mandeville.

Both Avon and Somerset Police and Gloucestershire Constabulary want to speak to Shane Walsh in connection with offences which include aggravated taking of vehicles without consent, assaults – including against emergency workers – criminal damage to vehicles, malicious communications, breach of a protection order and other offences.

Walsh is from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, but was last seen in Somerton, Somerset, at around 2.30am on Saturday (December 2).

There was a subsequent unconfirmed sighting in Castle Cary at about 3pm the same day, police said.

It is understood a vehicle 31-year-old Walsh was driving crashed on December 2 in Barton Road, Keinton Mandeville.

“Officers are concerned that he may be injured and consequently vulnerable after he fled the collision on foot,” an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“No other vehicles were involved in the collision.”

Walsh is described as a slim white man, 5ft 6ins tall with brown hair. When last seen he was wearing blue jeans, a blue puffer jacket with a dark tan jacket over the top.

“Both police forces are working together in a bid to locate Walsh, and we’re now appealing to the public to help by reporting any sightings,” the spokesperson added.

“If you see Walsh please don’t approach him, but call 999 immediately, giving the reference 5223294304.

“Please call 101 with any other information, giving the same reference.”

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.