A CONVICTED felon is on the run after breaching the terms of his licence.

Police in East Sussex are searching for 33-year old Leigh Peters, who was released on licence from prison in December last year, part way through a 16 months sentence for possessing an offensive weapon imposed in August last year.

Peters, who comes from Hastings, is white, 5'4", is slim and has brown hair and brown eyes is sought by the Probation Service for recall to prison for breaking the terms of his release licence. 

Anyone who see Peters or knows where he may be, is asked to contact police on 101.