A DRUG dealer is wanted by police after breaking the terms of his prison release.

Ben Atkinson had been jailed for four years for possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply in Horsham.

He was also jailed for a rampage where he smashed windows, furniture and children’s toys at an address in Churchill Way in the town.

Atkinson admitted assault, criminal damage, and taking a car without the owner's consent.

The muscular 32-year-old was found cowering in nettles by a police dog after he tried to run away from police.

The Argus:

He was jailed in December 2018, and was released half way through his sentence.

But now the probation service want him back behind bars.

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Atkinson is believed to be in the Horsham area, but could also be in other parts of Sussex.

Police say he is a muscular 5ft 9ins white man with brown eyes and short brown hair.

The Argus:

Anyone who sees Atkinson should not approach him but call 999 right away.

If you have other information on his whereabouts, contact Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote reference 969 of 17/11.