Police are seeking a violent criminal who they believe has breached his release licence conditions.

Officers in Preston are asking people to keep an eye out for Gary Mooney, who is wanted on recall to prison.

Mooney, 43, of Jemmett Street, Preston, is white, 5ft 6in tall, of medium build with blue eyes and receding grey hair.

He has links to Ribbleton and the city centre area.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We are advising people not to approach him as he could be violent."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email 2314@lancashire.pnn.police.uk