Man wanted in connection with violent disorder on Carlton Street in Nelson

Four men were arrested following the incident.

Police have issued a CCTV appeal following reports of violent disorder in Nelson.

The disorder broke out on Carlton Street at around 7.54pm on May 14.

Do you recognise the man? Officers want to speak to him following violent disorder in Nelson (Credit: Lancashire Police)placeholder image
Do you recognise the man? Officers want to speak to him following violent disorder in Nelson (Credit: Lancashire Police) | Lancashire Police

Four local men - aged 24, 26, 32 and 40 - were later arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

They were later released on bail as our enquiries continue.

Officers on Wednesday (June 5) released a CCTV image of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with their investigation.

If you have any information that may help police, email [email protected] or call 101 quoting log number 1368 of May 14.

Information can also be reported online via the Lancashire Police website at https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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