We are appealing for information about a wanted man from Preston.

James Lowry, 29, is wanted in connection with an assault and theft which took place in Preston on December 30. His whereabouts cannot be accounted for since.

He is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, clean-shaven, with short, dark, receding hair and blue eyes.

He has links to the Deepdale and city centre areas of Preston.

PC Paul Moseley, of Preston Police, said: “We would like to trace Lowry in connection with a nasty assault and theft on a 34-year-old woman. We would urge members of the public not to approach him, but to contact us as soon as possible if they see him or have any information about where he may be.”

Anybody with information is asked to contact police by emailing us on 2954@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or calling 01772 209 702 or if you do not get an answer, 101, quoting log number 578 of December 30^th.