Police are appealing for help to trace four men who are wanted across East Lancashire.

Richard Murphy, 53, is wanted in connection with an assault which happened in March. He is described as 5ft 8in tall, slim build and speaks with a Liverpool accent. He has links to the Accrington area.

Anthony Fearnely, 24, is wanted in connection with an incident of criminal damage in January. He has connections to Blackburn, Accrington and Rossendale.

Andrew Lord, 27, is wanted for a breach of bail. He is described as 5ft 9in tall, slim build and has links to both Burnley and Blackburn.

Martin Stokes, 29, is wanted for an assault and harassment which took place in February. He has links to Greater Manchester and East Lancashire.

PC Dave Lomas of Burnley Police said: “We would like to speak to all four of these men and we are appealing to local communities across Lancashire for their help. If anyone has seen them or has any information on their whereabouts then please call us on 101.

“I would also urge the men themselves, if they see this appeal, to hand themselves in to their nearest police station.”