Police searching for a man charged with burglary who failed to turn up at court are appealing for help to trace his whereabouts.

Shaun Newton, who has links to Newham, was due to appear at Kingston Crown Court on October 13 last year after the 41-year-old was charged with burglary in May 2016.

He is described as a black man, about 5ft 8ins tall with cropped hair and an athletic build.

Newton also has links to Merton, Croydon and Lambeth.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 or via Twitter @MetCC or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.