POLICE are appealing for help tracing a wanted man who is likely to be with a Benfleet woman who has been reported missing.

Vegim Sokoli, 20, was initially publicised as wanted by Essex Police on June 16. He has links to Southend, London, Derbyshire and Brighton.

Sokoli is wanted for breaching court bail conditions. He is described as white with black hair and usually has facial stubble. He’s around 6ft 3ins tall.

Police understand he is likely to be in the company of Charlotte Leskos, 19, from Benfleet.

Charlotte has been reported missing by her family who are anxious to hear from her.

Charlotte is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall with brown hair.

She was last seen wearing black trousers, a white t-shirt, mustard coloured jacket and leopard print Converse.

Anyone with information about the couple’s location is asked to call officers at Rayleigh police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.