A MAN is wanted by police after failing to appear at court.

Arthur Khanye, 29, was sentenced in his absence on October 2 2017 at Snaresbrook Crown Court to five years' imprisonment following his conviction for supplying Class A and B drugs.

Khanye was arrested following a search of his home in 2016 by officers from the Trident and Area Crime Command. A quantity of drugs was recovered.

Khanye was known to frequent the North Woolwich area of Newham as well as having connections with Essex.

Detective Sergeant Paul Deville, said: "We have carried out extensive enquiries to locate Khanye after he failed to appear at court. Unfortunately, these have proven to be unsuccessful.

"I would urge anyone who knows of his whereabouts to contact police so that his attempts to evade justice can be stopped."

Anyone with information should contact officers at Trident on 020 8345 4125 or via 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 02SD/631436.