Police are warning court dodgers to change their ways or face being rigorously pursued.

Inspector John Clucas said: "There are still people who fail to obey court orders or who skip bail.

"Over the next few weeks we will be taking positive action against those who continue to ignore the criminal justice system, ensuring that they are brought swiftly back before the courts to be dealt with appropriately.

"We are not prepared to ignore people who thumb their nose at the courts."