A 'violent' man who allegedly attacked a pensioner and assaulted a pregnant woman is wanted by the police.

Officers in Burnley are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Reece Murgatroyd who they say is 'known to carry weapons and can be violent'.

As well as the above alleged offences, the 21-year-old is also wanted in connection with threatening people with a machete and criminal damage.

A spokesperson for the police said: "Murgatroyd is wanted in connection with an attack on a woman in her 60s, an assault on a pregnant woman, threatening people with a machete and criminal damage to a car.

"The 21-year-old is white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, with short, dark-brown hair.

"He has links to the Padiham and Hapton areas."

For any immediate sightings of Murgatroyd, people are asked to call 999, and are advised not to approach him as he is known to carry weapons and can be violent.

Any information on his whereabouts should be dialled-in to the police using 101 quoting log 2240 of August 8.