Police have launched an appeal to trace a 38-year-old man who has breached his sex offender licence.

Shaun Aver, is 5' 6 with short brown hair and has links to Bamber Bridge, Preston and Blackpool. He also has links to Bury, Liverpool and Carlisle.

A police spokesperson said: "If you see Aver, don’t approach him but call 999.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting log 0661 of 7 November."