POLICE are appealing for a man to come forward who is wanted in connection with a burglary in Darwen.

Matthew Lang, 28, from Accrington, is wanted in connection with a burglary which took place at a home in Stopes Brow in Lower Darwen on November 25.

He is described as white, medium build with brown eyes and light brown shaven hair and has links to the Accrington and Blackburn areas, officers have said.

PC Neil Lowe said: “Enquiries are on-going to trace Matthew Lang and I would urge anyone who knows where he is or has any information on his whereabouts to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference ED1618124.

Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.