Police hunting on-the-run stalker with links to New Forest

A HUNT has been launched for a man wanted in connection with serious harassment and stalking offences who has links with Ringwood.

Sussex Police are looking for John Henry Bond (63) after he failed to appear in court for sentencing.

He had previously pleaded guilty to bombarding his former partner with a string of threatening text messages and phone calls.

The offences were committed between 13th June and 21st June last year.

A warrant has been issued for Bond’s arrest.

As well as Ringwood, he has connections to Bournemouth, Poole, Ferndown, Wimborne and Weymouth, along with Salisbury and East and West Sussex.

People are being urged to come forward if they see Bond or know where he could be.

Anyone with information should contact officers on 101 – or 999 in an emergency – quoting reference number 1285 of 13/06.

Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.