A man with half his right ear missing is being sought by police in connection with an attempted murder.

Mark Harrington, 36, is also wanted in relation to common assault and criminal damage. 

Police say while Harrington, from Morecambe, is wanted in connection with the aforementioned offences, officers are also concerned for his welfare.

He is described as 5ft 4in tall, of muscular build with short dark hair. He also has half his right ear missing.

A spokesperson for the police said: "This is Mark Harrington, 36, from Morecambe.

"He is wanted in relation to attempted murder, common assault and criminal damage offences.

"While we would like to speak to him in connection with the above, we are also concerned about his welfare and would like to ask anyone who sees him or knows where he might be to contact police as soon as possible.

"Mark is described as around 5ft 4inch tall, of muscular build with short dark hair. Half of his right ear is missing.

"When he was last seen, he was wearing a bright orange t-shirt, black trousers and trainers."

If you have information, contact 101 quoting the log number 1036 of February 11.

For immediate sightings, call 999.