Police hunt 'distinctive' man with half an ear as they warn public not to approach him
Officers from West Yorkshire Police have appealed for information to help them find a man with half an ear.
West Yorkshire Police is looking for a man with half an ear whom the force has described as "distinctive". Dale Poppleton is wanted by officers in connection with an inquiry into a serious offence, according to the police.
Mr Poppleton is 41, white, of medium build, about 6ft 1in tall and with connections to Bradford.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:"He is very distinctive due to the fact that he has half an ear (right side).
"Poppleton is thought to have connections to not only the Bradford area but the north of England. He was last seen in east Yorkshire."
Police said Mr Poppleton is "deliberately evading" detection.
The force added its officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to trace him.
Anyone who sees Mr Poppleton is advised not to approach him, but to call the police immediately on 999 or 101.
Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The appeal sparked a raft of jokes when it was shared on Twitter by the police force.
Twitter user Sara L Main commented in response to West Yorkshire Police's tweet: "Ear today, gone tomorrow."
Fellow user Love it or Hate it tweeted: "You might have to shout louder so he can hear you."
RichLUFC quipped: "What's going on ear?" while fellow Twitter user Comfy Monkey added: "I haven't seen him round ere."
Fellow Twitter user Pecker said: "Looks like Mike Tyson has had a bite out of his ear."
While Pete wood chimed in: "Must have a nagging wife."