POLICE are warning the public not to approach a potentially armed man wanted in connection with an incident where a man was stabbed in the back.

Officers were called to Sandhurst Street, Burnley, after a man in his 20s was stabbed just before 10.35pm on Friday.

The victim suffered a punctured lung and was taken to hospital.

As part of their investigation into the stabbing, detectives want to speak to Michael Baker in connection with the incident.

UPDATE: Wanted man Michael Baker hands himself in to police and released without charge 

Baker, 37, of Cuerdale Avenue, Burnley, is described as white, 5ft 6ins and of a medium build. Police said he walks with a limp.

Officers are appealing for information and urging people not to approach him.

Det Cons Phil Scott said: “We are keen to speak to Baker and would ask anyone who knows where he is to speak to us. Baker could be in possession of a knife and we would ask the public not to approach him. If you do see him, please call police immediately.

“Furthermore I would encourage Baker to come forward and contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email 3969@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log reference 1575 of October 18.