CHESHIRE Constabulary is asking the public to help the force trace a man from Rochdale in Greater Manchester who is wanted in connection with an attempted burglary in Runcorn.

As well as Runcorn and Rochdale, William Loveridge has links to Elton in Cheshire and Yorkshire.

The 23-year-old is white and around 5ft 8in tall with a proportionate build. He has blond hair and blue eyes.

Anyone who sees Loveridge is advised not to approach him but to instead call 101 as soon as possible to speak to Cheshire Constabulary, quoting incident number 20000154923.

Alternatively, information regarding Loveridge’s whereabouts can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.