'Do not approach' Police hunt man with links to Preston, Leyland and Chorley

Police have issued an appeal for help in tracing a man wanted in connection with enquiries into stalking and criminal damage.

Officers are asking the public to assist in locating 27-year-old Joshua Hartley, who they would like to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation.

Hartley is described as being 6ft 3in tall with light brown hair and blue eyes.

Police say he has known links to Preston, Leyland and Chorley, and believe he may be in or have connections to these areas.

Members of the public are being urged not to approach him if spotted, but instead to contact police immediately.

A spokesperson from Preston Police, said: “Anyone with information about his whereabouts, or who believes they may have seen him, is asked to call 101, quoting log 1156 of 26 April.”

Officers have not released further details about the circumstances of the alleged stalking and criminal damage, but say their enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who can assist the investigation is encouraged to come forward as soon as possible.