Police are warning those in Chorley who continue to dodge fines and avoid court orders to make a fresh start this year before it is too late.

Police are urging them to hand themselves in or they will be tracked down, arrested and put back before the court.

Inspector John Clucas explained: "There are still people who fail to obey court orders or who skip bail.

"Over the next few weeks we will be taking positive action against those who continue to ignore the criminal justice system, ensuring that they are brought swiftly back before the courts to be dealt with appropriately. We are not prepared to ignore people who thumb their nose at the courts."

Those people who have failed to appear at court on their bail date, or have failed to return to a police station to answer bail are asked to attend their local police station early on a weekday morning.

Those who have breached court orders or persistently avoid the payment of fines are urged to contact the magistrates court to arrange a convenient surrender time.