Police are hunting a man who has been recalled to prison.

Lakyle Brown, 24, was charged with being in possession of an offensive weapon while on release from jail, breaching the conditions of his release.

He is known to frequent the Newham area.

Brown, whose last known address was Adelaide Gardens, Ilford, was originally serving a sentence for possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Anyone who knows his whereabouts should call Barking and Dagenham Police’s Wanted Offender Unit on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.