Police are looking for a Battersea teenager who failed to turn up to two court appearances. 

Jerome Williams, 19, of Benham Close, failed to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' court on January 27 for an affray charge and Croydon Crown Court on February 9 for sentencing for possession of a hunting knife.

He is described as black, slim, approximately 5ft 9ins tall, with a shaved head.

He has a tattoo with the word 'Mum' on the right side of his neck and pigmentation marks on the corners of his mouth, according to police

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He also has a mole on his right cheek.

Officers believe Williams is in the Battersea area, possibly in the Surrey Lane Estate, York Road, or Doddington Estate.

He is also known to visit Southside shopping centre.

Anyone who sees him is advised not to approach him but call 999 immediately.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 999, the police non-emergency line on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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