Wanted Selby man jailed for over 2 years in prison
A Selby man - who was on the run after being charged with assault - has been jailed for two years.
29 year old James Sebastion Thomas of Hembridge Road failed to appear in court for the charge in 2019.
Thomas’ victim reported the assault in November 2018 after she suffered extreme swelling and bruising to one side of her face.
North Yorkshire Police issued wanted appeals to help locate Thomas and he also featured on Crimewatch Roadshow before he was found and arrested in July 2021.
Earlier this week, the 29 year old was found guilty of assault causing actual bodily harm, possession of class B drugs with intent to supply and failure to surrender to bail.
He has been jailed for two years and ten months.
In addition to the prison sentence, Thomas received a 10 year restraining order to prevent him from making contact with his victim.