A NEW £500 reward is on offer for information that leads to the arrest of a wanted man.

Darryl Dempsey, from Eastbourne, is at large over crimes such as using a gun to avoid arrest, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and stealing a tractor.

He was convicted, but fled a hospital where he was receiving treatment.

The 25-year-old was last seen wearing a black Armani T-shirt, black shorts, blue Air Max trainers and a dark blue jumper.

Dempsey fled hospital on June 30, and was convicted at Swansea Crown Court in October last year.

His other offences include driving while banned, criminal damage, and stealing a car.

Anyone who sees Dempsey should call 999 or 101 quoting serial 542 of 30/06, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.