A man jailed for armed robbery could be on the run in Islington.

Police are looking for James Lawson, 52 after failing to stay at the address he provided to police thus breaching his licence.

The 52-year-old, who was imprisoned in 1987, has strong family connections in Islington and is also known to frequent Weston-super-Mare.

He is white, 5 ft 10 ins tall, and while he not know to be violent, police have warned the public not to approach him.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call the fugitive unit on 0208 721 3446 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.