POLICE want to speak to a man following a serious sexual assault on a teenage boy.

Kieran Seery, 30, is wanted in relation to the incident which took place this morning in Accrington.

Seery later attended an address on Dowry Street at around 8.30am, but has not been seen since.

He is described as white, with cropped dark hair, wearing a dark tracksuit top and jeans and has numerous tattoos on his hands and neck.

Lancashire Police also believe he has a serious injury to his neck which requires urgent medical attention.

They are now asking anybody who sees him, or knows where he may be, not to approach him but to contact us immediately.

Inspector Andy Willis, of Lancashire Police, said: "We are asking anyone who knows where Seery may be to get in touch with us as soon as possible. Please do not approach him, but contact us on 101 with whatever information you have.

"We would also urge Kieran himself, if he sees this appeal, to do the right thing and get in touch."

Anybody with information should contact us on 101, quoting log number 0291 of December 25.