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Police appeal for help to find man wanted over a string of driving offences

Lancashire Police have issued an appeal to trace 41-year-old Scott West in connection with a series of driving-related offences, and are asking anyone with information to get in touch.

Police appeal for help to find man wanted over a string of driving offences
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Lancashire Police are asking the public to help locate a man wanted in connection with multiple driving offences, including allegations of dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to stop and driving without insurance.

Who the force is seeking

The individual named by police is 41-year-old Scott West. Officers describe him as about 5ft 10in tall and of medium build. He is believed to have links to Blackburn and Darwen, and the force has asked anyone who recognises him or has information on his whereabouts to come forward.

How to contact police

Lancashire Police have asked the public to contact them with any information. There are two channels available:

  • Telephone: call 101 and quote log 0461 of February 8.
  • Email: send information to 5630@lancashire.police.uk.

Allegations and public safety

The investigation covers several offences related to driving. While police enquiries are ongoing, the force’s advisory outreach seeks to protect the public by locating the individual quickly and establishing the facts. Anyone who believes they have seen the man or who may have dashcam or other footage relevant to the incidents is being urged to contact officers.

Detail Information
Name Scott West
Age 41
Description 5ft 10in, medium build
Areas of interest Blackburn and Darwen
Police reference Log 0461 of February 8

What residents can do

  • Check local CCTV or dashcam footage if you were on roads in Blackburn and Darwen on the relevant dates.
  • Do not approach anyone you suspect to be the person named; contact police instead.
  • Pass information promptly to the force by phone or email using the details provided above.

The appeal was publicised on social media by Lancashire Police. The force is continuing inquiries and will treat information from the public as potentially vital to progressing the investigation.

InfoRadar will publish further updates as the force provides them.

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