Have you seen this man? Police want to speak to registered sex offender James Whitley, 36, from Blackpool who is wanted on recall to prison.



Whitley was originally convicted of rape in October 2011 and has failed to tell police of his new address and is therefore in breach of his notification requirements.

He is also believed to have breached his bail conditions in relation to an assault and a restraining order.

Whitley is described as white, around 5ft 6ins, of muscular build with brown eyes and shaved hair.

Aside from Blackpool, he is known to have links to Accrington and Rossendale.

DS Angela Grey from the Sex Offender Management Unit (SOMU) said: “It is important we find James Whitley who will be aware that he has breached his notification requirements and that we are looking for him.

“If you have seen him or know of his whereabouts, please get in contact with us as soon as possible.

"Similarly I would urge Whitley if he sees this appeal to hand himself in at the nearest police station."

Anyone with information can call the West Sex Offender Management Unit on 01253 604193 or they can email West – Somu@lancashrie.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, if they fail to get an answer, they can call us on 101.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.