THREE wanted men from East Lancashire are being urged to hand themselves in to avoid spending Christmas behind bars.

Lancashire Constabulary is searching for Dean Bibby, 20, whose last known address was Lynwood Road, Blackburn.

He is wanted on warrant after he failed to comply with a community order.

Shaun Alan Wilkinson, 20, who has been seen in the Mill Hill area of Blackburn, has been ordered to return to jail for offences including robbery and possession of drugs with the intent to supply.

And Miguel Jose Talamantis, 28, whose last known address was Tonnacliffe Terrace, Whitworth, or Birtwistle Avenue, Colne, has been recalled to prison in connection with a conviction for wounding with intent.

Inspector John Clucas from the Lancashire Constabulary’s Criminal Justice Department said: “There are fewer court dates over the holiday period so if someone is arrested they may find themselves spending longer in police custody to go before a court.

“If anyone has a warrant outstanding, be that for failing to appear, breach of a community penalty or even just a non payment matter, I would recommend them to sort it out now before we catch up with them or they may face the prospect of having a not so merry Christmas behind bars.”