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Lee Grimsditch

Hunt for man wanted in connection with assault

Police are looking to speak to a man following an assault last month.

Simon Long, 41, from Southport is wanted by Lancashire Police in connection to the attack.

The incident happened in the Bamber Bridge area of Preston on September 30.

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Long is described as 5ft 6in tall, of medium build with light brown hair and a ginger coloured beard.

He is wanted as part of Operation Hunter which targets wanted individuals who try to evade capture.

The operation was launched in July, and sees taskforce officers from across Lancashire as well as specialist units including Tactical Operations and the ANPR intercept teams.

The individuals targeted are wanted for a range of offences including domestic abuse, sexual offences and general criminality.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 or email 1657@lancashire.police.uk or you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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