Lancashire Police are urging the public not to approach this man who is wanted for rape and assault.

Officers are urging residents to call 999 for any immediate sightings of Billy Willoughby who has connections to Lancashire.

He is described as 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build, blonde hair, a beard and blue eyes.

An image was shared by police on social media as part of an appeal, asking anyone with sightings or information to get in contact.

Willoughby also has connections to Lancashire, Derbyshire, South and West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, London, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland.

A spokesperson from Lancashire Police said: “Have you seen Billy Willoughby?

“Willoughby, 32, is wanted for rape and assault.

“He is 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build, has blonde hair, a beard, and blue eyes.

“Willoughby has connections to Lancashire, Derbyshire, South and West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, London, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland.

“If you see Willoughby, please do not approach him.

“For immediate sightings of Willoughby please call 999. For previous sightings, or if you have any information that could help us, please call 101 or email 589@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 268 of October 23.”