POLICE are hunting for a man wanted in connection with two "serious robbery offences" he is believed to have committed against an elderly woman.

Wayne Bland, 42, is thought to have attacked a woman in her 70s in the Newton area of Lancaster this week.

The exact location and time of the alleged offences have not been released by officers.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "We would like to speak with Wayne Bland, aged 42, for two serious robbery offences he is believed to have committed against a woman in her seventies in the Newton area of Lancaster this week.

"Please do not post any information onto our social media page as we are treating all information in strict confidence.

"The photo attached is our most recent and therefore Bland may now appear differently than shown."

If you have any information regarding Bland's whereabouts contact PC 8994 Taylor from Lancaster Police Station via email at 8994@Lancashire.police.uk quoting reference number 04/ZL/29543/20.

Alternatively, phone police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.