Police in South Ribble have launched an appeal for a man wanted on recall to prison.

Dominic Battiniello, 31, is 5ft 6, slim with short dark brown hair. Police said that he has links to Preston, South Ribble and Accrington. As well as being wanted on recall to prison, police wish to speak with him regarding an allegation of assault.

The public have been warned not approach Dominic and to instead call 999 for any immediate sightings.

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A spokesperson for police said in a public appea: “Have you seen Dominic Battiniello?

He is wanted on recall to prison and we also want to speak to him about an allegation of assault. Battiniello, 31, is 5ft 6, slim with short dark brown hair.

“He has links to Preston, South Ribble and Accrington. Battiniello is not to be approached.”

Anyone with information can email forecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101 quoting log 126 of 25th of November 2023. For immediate sightings, police ask the public to ring 999.

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