Police have found a registered sex offender who breached his notification requirements.

Thomas Pickles, aged 39, has links to Blackburn, Accrington, Preston, Blackpool and Kent.

A police spokesperson said: "This morning (Friday June 24) we asked for your help in finding registered sex offender Thomas Pickles, 39, who was wanted after breaching his notification requirements.

"We are pleased to say that Pickles, who had links to Blackburn, Accrington, Preston and Blackpool, was arrested in Rawtenstall at lunchtime and is now in custody.

"Thank you to everyone who shared the appeal."