Paul McAtee (06/05/73) was released from prison following a conviction for a section 18 wounding.
He was released on licence but has since breached the conditions of his licence and is now wanted on recall to prison.
He has links to the Farnworth area of Bolton.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.