An arrest warrant has been issued for a 28-year-old man after he failed to attend court.

Nathan Walker, of Milnshaw Lane, Accrington, was due to appear at Burnley Crown Court on Wednesday January 2 to be sentenced for 12 thefts, a burglary and seven other minor offences, all of which took place between July and October 2018.

Walker, who had been released from prison on July 5 2018 after serving 20 months for previous similar offences, pleaded guilty to all the offences at Burnley Magistrates court in November last year.

After failing to attend his sentencing on Wednesday, a warrant was been issued for his immediate arrest.

Police are now asking for anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Walker to contact them on 101.