Police are warning members of the public not to approach a wanted man with links to south London. 

Troy McLeod, 33, is wanted in connection with an assault that took place in Forest Hill on September 18, and an allegation of malicious communications made on November 23. 

Mr McLeod is known to live in the Kennington area, but has links to Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Lewisham and Lambeth. 

He is described as a black male, 5ft 7ins tall and of heavy build. 

Police are advising the public not to approach Mr McLeod if they see him but to call 999 immediately. 

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Lewisham Community Safety Unit via 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.