One of East Lancashire's most wanted men has finally been arrested after months on the run.

Last week police issued mugshots and details of the area's top five most wanted people as part of their new targeted operation called Operation Hunter.

Following the appeal, Kyle Granite, 29, from Rishton, was arrested in Burnley and remanded in custody to appear at Preston Crown Court on Thursday.

A spokesperson for the police said: "That's two down and three to go out of our top most wanted offenders in East Division.

"Can you help us find the others trying to evade capture?

"Please quote log number 0364 of July 14 for any sightings."

Granite has been on the run since January for failing to attend court.

Details of the remaining three people still at large and wanted by police are as follows:

Jason Pilkington

Pilkington is wanted after failing to appear at Burnley Magistrates Court last month.

The 48-year-old is wanted in connection with an offence of criminal damage.

Pilkington, of Russell Terrace, Padiham is described as 5ft 9in tall of slim build.

He has links to Pendle and Burnley.

Anybody who sees him, or has information about where he may be, is asked to email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101.

Keith Bridson

Bridson is wanted on bench warrant issued by Burnley Crown Court.

The 30-year-old is wanted after failing to appear at court in connection with an attempted burglary.

Bridson, previously of Accrington Road Burnley is described as around 5ft 10in tall, of slim build with receding hair.

He has links to Preston, Morecambe, Burnley and Hyndburn.

Anybody who sees him, or has information about where he may be, is asked to email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101.

Janine Thompson

Wanted on warrant after failing to appear at Wirral Magistrates Court last month.

The 40-year-old is wanted in connection with possession with intent to supply drugs.

Thompson, previously of Blackburn Road, Accrington, is described as being 5ft 4in tall, with dark hair.

She has links to Accrington, Haslingden and Rossendale.

Anybody who sees her, or has information about where she may be, is asked to email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101.

Ch Insp Stephen Holgate, who is coordinating the operation said: "If you see any of these individuals or have any information on their whereabouts we need to hear from you.

"We arrest a significant number of people who are wanted as part of our daily business.

"However, a small number of people will do all that they can to evade capture by the police and go to ground.

"If you can help us locate these individuals please get in touch.

"Operation Hunter sends a clear message to criminals that there will be no hiding place.

"For those who think they can evade the criminal justice system, they are wrong - it is only a matter of time before you are caught."

If you have any information on the above wanted people please call the police on 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk quoting log number 0364 of July 14.