A MAN who is accused of breaching a restraining order preventing him from contacting a Brighton woman is being hunted.

Officers are looking for Gary Brooks, who is currently believed to have an address in London, but frequents Brighton.

The 37-year-old is believed to have contacted the woman in the city in June.

Central London Magistrates issued the restraining order in September 2015 banning Brooks from contacting the woman.

Sussex Police issued an appeal today to trace Brooks. He is white, 5'6", of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who sees Brooks or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Sussex Police via email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 1255 of June 13.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org