A convicted sex offender who breached the conditions of his release as well as his bail conditions is wanted by the police.

Officers are advising people not to approach 27-year-old Kenneth Dickson, who has been on the run since June 8.

Dickson, who is also known as Stuart, Stewart, Kenny and Dicko, was jailed for two years in 2010 for sexual assault.

He has been wanted by police since June 8 for breaching his sex offender notification requirements.

A spokesperson for the police said: "Dickson, from Garstang, has been wanted since June 8 for breaching his sex offender notification requirements.

"He was jailed for two and a half years in 2010 for sexual assault.

"He is also wanted for breaching court bail conditions handed down at Preston Crown Court on June 5 in relation to charges of burglary in a dwelling, theft and taking without consent."

Dickson is white, around 6" 1 inches tall, has a small scar on his hairline and another on his arm from a tattoo.

He has links to Blackpool and Fleetwood.

Anybody who sees him or thinks they know where he may be is asked not to approach him, but to contact the police immediately on 01253 604019 or, if there is no answer, 101, or email MOSOVOwest@lancashire.pnn.police.uk, quoting log number 314 of June 10.