POLICE are hunting for a Minehead man who failed to appear at court facing charges of robbery and possessing an imitation firearm.

Karl Cooper, 22, was due to appear at Taunton Crown Court on Tuesday, December 11 but never turned up.

Karl, who has connections to the Minehead and Washford area, faces trial for the two offences which are alleged to have taken place in Minehead in May 2017.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "If you know where he is now please call 999 quoting reference 5217/106421.

"If you have any other information which could help officers trace him please get in touch online, quoting the same reference number."

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.