Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Trey Elwood, aged 20, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant for an assault offence. A photo of Mr Elwood can be seen below.

Mr Elwood is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build with black hair and brown eyes.

He is known to frequent the areas of Bourke, Cobar, Brewarrina and Dubbo.

As officers from Central North Police District continue to conduct inquiries into his whereabouts, they are urging anyone who may have information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Anyone who sees Mr Elwood is urged not to approach him but to instead call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.