POLICE are on the hunt for a suspected fraudster who may have attempted to con a council out of £800,000.

Dave Don Thompson, aged 37, is wanted in connection with a theft from Tower Hamlets Council.

Officers say he has links to south east London and in particular to Bexleyheath and Plumstead.

Police say the money was issued to Mr Thompson after he posed as a major contractor to the council, but frozen and returned once the error was highlighted.

If you know of his whereabouts contact the Tower Hamlets Police Wanted Offenders Unit on 020 8217 3848 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.