POLICE in Lancashire are hunting a man after he failed to appear in court over a wounding offence.

Joseph Richardson-Eaton, aged 29, failed to appear at Preston Crown Court in July in relation to an alleged wounding offence which occurred on December 2 last year in Lancaster.

His last known address was at Hubert Place, Lancaster, and he is also known to have links to Bolton.

Police said he sometimes uses the name Joseph Richardson.

He is described as white, around 5ft 6 ins, of medium build with shaved fair hair.

Sam Johnson from Lancaster CID said “If anyone has seen Richardson-Eaton or knows of his whereabouts I would urge them to contact us immediately.

“Similarly, if Richardson-Eaton sees this appeal, I would advise him to hand himself to the police.”

Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact Lancaster CID on 01524 596559 or police on 101.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.