A sex offender, living in Carlisle, has failed to return to approved premises.

Police are appealing for information after Kenny Dickson, 26, from Blackpool, has breached his sex offender notification requirements and is on prison recall.

Dickson, originally of Liverpool, failed to return to approved premises in Carlisle on September 9.

He was jailed for four years at Liverpool Crown Court in 2011 for sexual assault.

Dickson is described as white, 6ft 2in tall, with a small scar on his hairline and a further scar on his arm following a tattoo removal procedure.

He has links to the Blackpool, Cumbria and Liverpool areas.

Det Sgt Angela Grey, of Blackpool Police, said: "Dickson is wanted by police after breaching his sex offender notification requirements.

"We would encourage anyone who has seen him to come forward."

Anyone with information can contact police on (01253) 604019 or email mosovowest@lancashire.pnn.police.uk