POLICE have released a new image of a wanted high risk sex offender.

Ricky Stuart, of Lee Street, Accrington was last seen at around 6pm on Thursday September 19 at Blackburn Bus Station.

He was also captured on The Mall's CCTV at around 5.50pm on the same day.

Stuart is wanted for breaching the conditions of his licence and on prison recall.

He was jailed in 2013 at Burnley Crown Court for attempted rape.

He is described as white, 5ft 7in tall, of medium build, with a bald head. He also wears glasses.

Stuart has links to the Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington and Manchester areas.

On Tuesday, police released a new image of Stuart as he was captured on CCTV at The Mall.

Det Con Thomas Dawson, of Blackburn Police, said: “Stuart is a high risk sex offender and we are appealing for information leading to his whereabouts.We would advise people not to approach him but instead call police immediately if you see him.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log number 0923 of September 19.

You can also email mosovoeast@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or forcecontrolroom@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

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