"Do not approach him" - police hunt wanted man after assault in Emsworth

Henry James Willett, 37, is wanted after a 44-year-ol man was assaulted in Emsworth on Wednesday, February 26. The police have been unable to locate Willett, who has links to Portsmouth and Havant, and are now turning to the public for help with a description and image of him released.

Willett is described as white, 6ft 2 inches tall with a slim build and ginger hair.

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A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Our teams have been following extensive lines of enquiry to locate Henry and are now asking the public for their help. He has links to Portsmouth and Havant. We believe he might no longer be in Hampshire.

“If you have seen him, or have information regarding his whereabouts, please do not approach him and instead contact police on 999 quoting 44250089159. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.”

Information can also be supplied via the Hampshire police website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

The police spokesperson added: “ We would like to remind people that anyone found to be harbouring Henry to deliberately obstruct our attempts to locate him may be committing an offence and be liable for arrest themselves.”