Police are offering a £500 reward for information about a man wanted in connection with an assault.

Sussex Police have launched an appeal for information about the whereabouts of Marc Stinton.

The 38-year-old is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Southwick, West Sussex ,that happened in the early hours of September 26 last year.

Police believe Stinton may now be residing in Islington.

The assault left the 49-year-old victim, a local man, in hospital with head injuries.

Stinton is also known to have links to the local area in Southwick, as well as Lancing and Brighton.

Police are asking anyone who sees him to dial 999.

Or, if you have any information as to his whereabouts, you can report it online or call 101, quoting reference 47210165444.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.