The public are being asked not to approach a wanted man who police are seeking in connection with an attempted grievous bodily harm offence.

Liam Brown is wanted by police in Blackpool after two police cars were rammed by a 4x4 vehicle in England Avenue on Monday morning (October 9).

Officers now want to speak with Brown, 35, in connection with the incident.

He is around 5ft 5in tall and of stocky build.

A spokesperson for the police said on Tuesday: "Have you seen Liam Brown?

"He is wanted in Blackpool for attempted section 18 wounding after two police cars were rammed by a 4x4 vehicle on England Avenue yesterday morning (October 9).

"Brown, 35, is approximately 5ft 5 and of stocky build.

"We ask that the public don’t approach Brown but to report any sightings of him to police."

Please call 101, quoting log 0395 of October 9, or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.