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Lancashire Police search for missing man, 78, with links to Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lostock Hall & Penwortham

Police say Peter’s behaviour might be ‘unpredictable’ and the public should call 999 if they see him.

Police are searching for a missing 78-year-old man who was last seen in Bamber Bridge this morning (Friday, May 8).

Peter Hancock, 78, was last seen in St Aidan's Road, Bamber Bridge, at 11.15am. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and black trousers.

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Missing man Peter Hancock, 78, who was last seen on St Aidan’s Road, Bamber Bridge | Lancashire Police

Peter is around 5ft 5ins and has grey hair, and has links to Penwortham, Lostock Hall and Preston, as well as to Shevington, Southport and Grange-over-Sands.

Lancashire Police said ‘his behaviour might be unpredictable’, and they advise people not to approach Peter but to call 999 if you see him.

Previous sightings or information as to where he might be can be reported to 101, quoting log 0554 of May 8.

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