Police search for 35-year-old

THAMES Valley Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who failed to turn up at court after being charged with 12 counts of alleged sex offences against children.

James Robert Bristow, 35, of Torquay, was due to appear before Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 7.

Bristow is believed to be living in Devon or Cornwall and may be sleeping rough, say police.

If anyone knows of his whereabouts, or has information which could help locate him, please contact police immediately via the 24-hour Enquiry Centre on 101, quoting reference DA3946313/11.