Charity offers £5,000 for conviction of wanted man

Matthew Purves, who has links to three different counties, is wanted in connection with drug-related offences

A reward of up to £5,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man wanted for serious drug-related offences.

Matthew Purves, who has links to Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, is wanted in connection with a conspiracy to supply cocaine across the United Kingdom between November 2019 and February 2021.

Purves is also wanted on recall to prison, having been liable for return since February 2021.

Lydia Patsalides from Crimestoppers, the charity offering the reward, said: "You may think your information is insignificant, however, it could make all the difference."

"Communities living under the shadow of drug supply suffer daily – the violence, exploitation and harm it brings can be profound," she continued.

"Matthew Purves has been wanted for some time, and somebody out there knows where he is.

"Through our charity, you can speak up and stay completely anonymous. No matter how small the detail, please tell us today."

The reward money is due to expire on 29 December and would only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not the police, the charity added.