A man with links to Preston is wanted by police in connection with a serious assault in Blackpool.

Police want to speak to Freddie Broadbent, 24, after a woman was punched and strangled on 14 September, suffering severe bruising.

Broadbent is described as white, 5ft 7in tall, of medium to large build with ginger hair and blue eyes. 

He has links to Preston, Blackpool and Lancaster.

Police are appealing for information about Broadbent and urging anyone who sees him not to approach him.

PC Chloe Banks, of Blackpool Police, said: “Broadbent is wanted by police in connection with a serious assault.

“If you know where he is please come forward with information.

“Do not approach him but please provide details of his location and clothing.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email 2201@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 0755 of September 14. In an emergency contact 999.