Police are hunting for a man linked to Merton, who is wanted after a rape was reported in Barnsley.

Mudasser Ahmed, 26, is wanted after a rape was reported to have happened in the South Yorkshire town in October 2019.

Police have now released a picture of the man and are appealing for information.

If you see Ahmed or have any information on his whereabouts contact police quoting reference number 14/155800/19.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Officers in Barnsley are asking for your help to find wanted man Mudasser Ahmed.

“Ahmed, 26, is wanted in connection with a reported rape in Barnsley in October 2019.

“Officers have carried out extensive enquiries into this offence and are now asking for the public’s help to trace Ahmed.

“Police want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Ahmed recently, or knows where he may be staying.

“Ahmed has links to Birmingham and London, including the SW19 area of London.

“Have you seen him?

“If you know where he might be or if you have any information about his whereabouts, please call 101 quoting crime reference number 14/155800/19, or report it via our online chat or portal: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/

“You can also pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”