Registered sex offender wanted on recall to prison last seen outside Wilko in Blackburn

A registered sex offender from Lancashire is wanted on recall to prison.

Francis 'Frank' Doherty is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the conditions of his licence.

Francis 'Frank' Doherty, a registered sex offender, is wanted on recall to prison (Credit: Lancashire Police)placeholder image
Francis 'Frank' Doherty, a registered sex offender, is wanted on recall to prison (Credit: Lancashire Police)

He has previously been convicted of a number of sexual offences.

The 68-year-old was last seen outside Wilko in King William Street, Blackburn, shortly before 11pm on Tuesday (July 19).

The 68-year-old was last seen outside Wilko in King William Street, Blackburn (Credit: Lancashire Police)placeholder image
The 68-year-old was last seen outside Wilko in King William Street, Blackburn (Credit: Lancashire Police)
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He was wearing a grey polo shirt, faded jeans and white Adidas trainers.

Anyone with information should contact [email protected] or call 10, quoting log number 0028 of July 20.

Call 999 for immediate sightings.

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