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Police appeal for ‘violent’ man wanted on recall from prison

Posted on - 4th June, 2021 - 4:59pm | Author - | Posted in - Bamber Bridge, Crime, Freckleton, Lancashire Police, Leyland, Preston Locations, Preston News, South Ribble News
Adam Bhamji, 38. Pic: Lancashire police
Adam Bhamji, 38. Pic: Lancashire police

Police are continuing to appeal for information about wanted man Adam Bhamji.

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Bhamji, 38, also know as ‘Adam Birch’ or ‘Birchy’, is wanted by police in connection with a number of serious offences.

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These include a Section 18 assault in May 2020 in Bamber Bridge where two men were attacked, with one victim suffering serious injuries.

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On May 30, 2021, two people attacked a man in Burscough, with the victim suffering a broken nose, eye socket, ankle and rib.

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He had been on licence since committing an aggravated burglary in 2015 and has been recalled to prison.

Bhamji, of Morley Croft, Farington Moss, is described as being 5ft 9in tall, of large, muscular build, with short, black hair, brown eyes and tribal tattoos.

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He has links to Bamber Bridge, Chorley, Freckleton and Preston.

Police are advising people not to approach him as he can be very violent. If you do know where he is provide a description of his clothing and location.

If you know where he is please call (01772) 209940 or 101. In an emergency call 999.

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