Police have issued an appeal for the public's help to find a man with links to south Essex who is wanted for failing to appear in court.

Hussen Dualeh is described by Essex Police as a black man with black, long hair and a black beard. He speaks with a London accent. 

He goes by the nickname of 'Huss'. 

The 31-year-old has connections to Bethnal Green, West London and Billericay. 

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An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you know where he is or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact us quoting incident number 42/MR/19766/19. 

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday - excluding public holidays - between 10am and 9pm.

"Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."