POLICE are hunting down a man who is wanted on suspicion of making threats to kill and harassment.

West Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal to find John Sparks, 44, this morning.

He is wanted on suspicion of various offences that were committed in the Todmorden area recently.

This includes: threats to kill, criminal damage, harassment and public order offences.

Officers have visited multiple addresses and made enquiries to find Sparks but have been unable to locate him.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: John Sparks, 44, is wanted on suspicion of various offences in the Todmorden areaJohn Sparks, 44, is wanted on suspicion of various offences in the Todmorden area (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

He is believed to frequent the Todmorden area.

If you have any information that could help police, or you see him, you should contact them on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote crime reference number: 13220373433.

Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111. 

A full statement from West Yorkshire Police said: "Police in Calderdale are appealing for information to help trace a man who is wanted for a number of recent offences in the district.  

"John Sparks, aged 44, is wanted on suspicion of offences committed in the Todmorden area including threats to kill, criminal damage, harassment and public order offences. 

"He is believed to frequent the Todmorden area. 

"Officers have conducted multiple address checks and enquiries but have not been able to locate him."