Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in their search for a man wanted for assault.

Kentucky State Police are looking for 31 year old James Blackburn who is wanted for assault, strangulation and tampering with a prisoner monitoring device. Blackburn is described as a white male standing at 6 feet 2 inches and having blue eyes.

Officials are encouraging those who have any information concerning the whereabouts of James Blackburn to call Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville at 606-433-7711.