POLICE are trying to locate a man who has absconded from court after being due to stand trial accused of drug-related crimes.

Ashkaan Kalhory, also known as Ashley Khan, formerly of Rodmell Avenue in Saltdean, was to stand trial accused of drug and vehicle offences in Sussex.

But the 30-year-old has not returned to court in Chichester and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

He has also lived in Montpelier Road, Brighton.

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Sussex Police said he has links to the Brighton and Hove area.

Anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 47220123780.