FIVE East Lancashire criminals have been put on the police latest Wanted' list.

Officers are urging people to contact them with any details that may lead to the arrest of the four men and one woman.

Former Accrington man James Stovold, 24, is wanted for possessing a blade.

He failed to attend Lancaster Magistrates' Court, where he was also due to answer a driving while disqualified charge.

Stovold, whose last known address was in Lancaster, is also wanted for an alleged assault.

Michael James McQueenie, originally from Burnley, also failed to appear before Lancaster magistrates after being charged with being drunk while in charge of a child and obstructing a police officer.

The 21-year-old is thought to be living in the Morecambe or Lancaster areas.

Scottish-born Lisa Marie Hartley is wanted after failing to appear at Burnley Magistrates' Court.

The 28-year-old, whose last known address was in Nelson, is accused of theft and breaching a court order.

Sinead Shaw, from Burnley, did not attend the town's magistrates' court after being charged with a breach of court order.

She is also wanted in connection with alleg-ations of theft and deception.

Patrick Robert Morley, 39, who has been living in Burnley but has connections in Ireland, is wanted after failing to attend court for charges of assault.

Police hope people will recognise the faces and come forward.

Inspector John Clucas, from Lancashire Const-abulary, said: "We are keen to trace these people so that they can be brought to justice.

"We never give up trying to trace individuals wanted on warrant."

People can view the wanted list by visiting www.lancashire.police.uk and clicking on the news' section.

Insp Clucas added: "We are using every method available to us to find these people and I hope the public will make use of the website so that they are aware of who we are looking for in their area.

"The internet can reach a much broader range of people and it is hoped that with so many looking for these people our chances of catching them is greatly increased."

Information can be passed on by calling 08451 253545, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.