EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects.

Alfred Sloane, aged 37, failed to appear at Bolton Magistrates' Court on July 28 to answer a charge of possessing an offensive weapon. He is now wanted and has links to Deane.

Francis Doherty, aged 21, is wanted on a warrant after failing to appear at Preston Crown Court on July 20 for taking a vehicle without consent. Doherty has links to Farnworth.

Michael Burns, aged 35, is wanted on a warrant after failing to appear at Bolton Magistrates' Court on July 28 for an offence of theft. Burns has links to Breightmet and Tonge Moor.

Police also want to catch up with William Fisher, aged 33, who will be sent back to prison for breaching the terms of his licence on August 7. Fisher has links to Astley Bridge.

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.