A MAN is wanted by police after failing to attend court for a drink-driving offence which happened in May.

Ricky Bennett, 35 of no fixed abode, is wanted by police on a court warrant at Reading Magistrates' Court.

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The man, who is known to frequent Reading, was arrested and charged for drink driving on May 26, 2019.

The 35-year-old failed to attend a court hearing on June 13 for the offence.

PC Justin Aylin-White, of the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing based at Three Mile Cross, said: “Mr Bennett was due to appear for a court hearing in June after being charged with drink driving.

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“He has failed to do so, despite our efforts to locate him, and he is now wanted on a court warrant.

“I would urge anybody who knows of Mr Bennett’s whereabouts to contact 101, quoting reference number 43190178387.

“Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”