EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted criminals. This week four suspects are wanted on warrants after failing to attend court hearings.

A 46-year-old is wanted on suspicion of a drug related crime. A warrant is out for the arrest of Darren Hammersley, who police said has links to Halliwell, after he failed to attend Bolton Crown Court on May 2.

James Smith, aged 29, who police said has links to Tonge Moor, is wanted for failing to appear at Bolton Magistrates Court on April 11 for breaching a restraining order.

A man is wanted in connection with a drug offence. Stephen Hibbert, aged 51, is being hunted by police after failing to attend Bolton Magistrates Court on May 1. He has connections to Deane, police said.

Wayne Derbyshire, aged 27, failed to attend Bolton Magistrates Court on April 4 for being drunk and disorderly. Police said Derbyshire has links to Great Lever.

Anyone with information about the men’s whereabouts can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.