Police are appealing for help in tracing a “violent” man wanted in connection with a burglary.

Officers from the Islington Fugitive Unit are hunting for 26-year-old Hughroy Nelson who is wanted in connection with a burglary in Islington.

Mr Nelson has family in Islington but also frequents Hackney and Haringey.

He is a 5ft 9ins tall black man who sometimes has a goatee.

He also has a two inch scar on his left cheek.

Mr Nelson is known to be violent and, therefore, police are warning people not to approach him.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Islington Fugitive Unit on 020 8721 3449.