Police have launched an appeal to trace a convicted sex offender from Haslingden.

Basharat Din is wanted for a breach of his notification requirements following his release from prison.

Din, 53, was jailed in 2017 for sexual activity with a child.

He is described as Asian, five ft eight ins, short black hair, brown eyes and wears glasses. He has a north west accent and his last known address was Blackburn Road in Haslingden He. also has links to Bacup and Oldham.

Anyone with information can email MOSOVOEast@lancashire.police.uk