POLICE are hunting a man with links to Burnley who has failed to appear at court twice.

The Crimestoppers charity is also offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Lee Freeman, 21, of Fielding Road, Blackpool. Freeman was due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates Court on February 19 in relation to possession of cannabis and at Preston Crown Court the following day in relation to a burglary but failed to turn up on both occasions.

Sgt Richard Irving said: “If anybody has any information with regards to the current whereabouts of Lee Freeman or has had any contact with him in the past few weeks then I would urge them to contact police.”

Police can be contacted on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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