A WANTED appeal has gone out for a man with links to Bolton in connection with an assault.

Police say that Simon Long, 41 from Southport, has been wanted since an assault incident on September 30 in the Bamber Bridge area of Preston.

According to police, he is 5ft 6in of medium build with light brown hair and a ginger coloured beard.

As well as Bolton, Southport and Bamber Bridge, Long also has links to Chorley.

Officers have asked anyone with any information to call them on 101 or email 1657@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 1474 or September 30.

Information can also be given via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.