Wanted sex offender who has links to Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool and Fleetwood arrested following public appeal

A sex offender who was wanted by Lancashire Police has been jailed.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 25th Jun 2022, 14:54 BST
Updated 25th Jun 2022, 14:55 BST
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Shaun Aver was wanted for allegedly breaching his notification requirements.

Police launched a public appeal to find the 36-year-old on Thursday (June 23), with officers urging anyone with information to come forward.

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On Saturday (June 25), the force confirmed Aver was arrested in Blackburn in the early hours of Sunday morning (June 25)."

“He currently remains in custody,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.“Thank you to everybody who shared and supported our appeal.”