Man had petrol poured over him in terrifying Lancashire incident

Lancashire police are hunting a suspect after a terrifying incident in which a man had petrol poured over him.
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Curtis Fox

County police have named Curtis Fox in connection with a number of offences.

Officers want to speak to the 24-year-old from Abram, Wigan, in connection with offences of threats to kill, assault, criminal damage, driving without insurance and unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle (UTMV).

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In one incident a man had petrol poured over him, through his car window, and was threatened to be set on fire, on Glebe Road, Skelmersdale, on Thursday (July 23).

Fox is described as being of medium build with cropped dark hair.

As well as Wigan, he has links to Skelmersdale.

Insp Ellie Kanoun from Lancashire Police said: “If you have seen Fox and know where he is please let us know.

"I would also urge Fox to do the right thing and hand himself in at the nearest police station.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting log 0645 of July 23rd or email [email protected].

For immediate sightings call 999.