A MAN is wanted by police after absconding from prison.

Lee Conroy, formerly of Talbot Street, Burnley, absconded from HMP Kirkham on Tuesday.

He is described as white, 5ft 8inches tall, of medium build with receding grey hair.

Conroy was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Burnley Crown Court for burglary in April 2018.

He has links to Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Officers are urging people not to approach him but to instead contact police.

A police spokesman said: "Conroy is wanted after absconding from prison.

"He could be violent and people are advised not to approach him but instead contact police.

"Furthermore we would encourage Conroy, if he sees this appeal, to come forward."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or email Westintelunit@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log 1629 of March 26.