AN Accrington man is wanted by police after 'avoiding arrest for two months'.
Connor Dewhurst, 20, of Stanley Street, is wanted in connection with assault and burglary offences in November.
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Dewhurst, who has links to Oswaldtwistle, Blackburn, Hyndburn and Rossendale, has avoided arrest since and is believed to be travelling around the East Lancashire area.
He is described as white, 5ft 6in tall, of stocky build, with fair hair. He has blue eyes and a piercing in his right ear.
Dewhurst has previous convictions for assault and members of public are being urged not to approach him.
Sgt Paul Schofield, of Lancashire Police, said: “We are appealing for the public’s help in finding Connor Dewhurst, who is wanted in connection with offences of assault and burglary.
“Despite extensive enquiries, Dewhurst has avoided arrest for two months and it is crucial we find him as soon as possible.
“We believe he has travelled around the East Lancashire area to avoid police and on occasion threatened people with violence so they will harbour him.
“We would urge anyone with information about his whereabouts not to approach him but instead contact police immediately.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101.
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