‘Violent’ man wanted for breaching suspended prison sentence has links to Bamber Bridge, Preston and Samlesbury

Alexander Sands was given a suspended sentence in 2021 for possessing an imitation firearm with intent as well as offering to supply cannabis.

The 29-year-old, of no fixed address, is now wanted by police for breaching the terms of his suspended prison sentence.

Police said Sands “can be violent” and urged people not to approach him if they saw him.

Anyone with information can call 101 or 01772 209940 or email [email protected].

What is a suspended prison sentence?

A suspended prison sentence is served in the community instead of in prison.

You might need to meet certain conditions if you get a suspended prison sentence.

For example you might need to:

- stay away from a certain place

- do unpaid work, called Community Payback

If you break the conditions of a suspended sentence you can be sent to prison.