Police are hunting a 23-year-old in connection with a rape investigation.

Corey Brooks, 23, of Ellerbeck Avenue, Preston, is wanted by detectives in connection with a rape investigation after a woman suffered a serious sexual assault in September.

Officers are now appealing for information and urging anyone who knows where he is to come forward.

Temp Det Sgt John Whittle, of Preston CID, said: “Brooks is wanted for a very serious offence.

“Someone knows where he is and I would ask those individuals to come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone with information can contact the police on 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk.

In an emergency always call 999.

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