POLICE are appealing for information regarding a man from St Helens wanted for breaching his restraining order.

Lancashire Police are on the lookout for Peter Wright, 39, after he breached his restraining order and committed a significant number of incidents of harassment in the Preston area last month.

Mr Wright, from St Helens, is described as being 5ft 7ins tall, of Medium build, and with short, dark hair and dark eyes.

The 39-year-old has links to St Helens, Chorley, Preston, Bamber Bridge and Blackpool, and residents are warned not to approach him if he is sighted, and to contact Police immediately.

Sgt Scott Archer, of Preston Police, said: “Peter is wanted in connection with a breach of a restraining order and several incidents of harassment which occurred last month. We are now asking anybody who has seen him or knows where he may be not to approach him but to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anybody with information about Mr Wright's whereabouts is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 01772 209702 or 101, or email 2954@lancashire.police.uk, quoting log 1308 of October 21.