A CONVICTED burglar has gone on the run in Somerset.

Police are warning the public not to approach Lee Cooper, who is wanted on a recall to prison for failing to comply with the terms of his licence.

The force has put out an appeal for information relating to Cooper, 34, from Weston-super-Mare.

He was released from prison after serving a 22-month sentence for offences of burglary.

Cooper is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of stocky build, with short black hair and green eyes.

He has tattoos on his neck – one with the date ‘10-09-13’ and the other with the name ‘Leanne’.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "If you see Lee Cooper, please don’t approach him but call 999 and give the call handler the reference number 5216262570.

"If you know where he may be, or have information which could help us find him, please call 101 and use the same reference number."