Police are trying to trace Abdulah Husseini, 36, after he failed to appear at court.

Husseini was due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court on December 18 accused of theft and four counts of fraud.

This relates to a coat, mobile phone and wallet being stolen from Mr Basrai's restaurant on Talbot Road, Blackpool on Thursday, September 20.

Husseini failed to appear at court and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Husseini is also being sought by the Metropolitan Police after failing to appear at court to answer to a handling stolen goods charge, and also for an outstanding theft matter.

Husseini, of Slough, London, is described as being 6 foot tall. He has links to Slough but may have travelled to anywhere in the country.

If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact us by emailing 3136@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting crime reference WA1822955.