Police appeal for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from North Manchester

Date published: 21 June 2021


Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from North Manchester.

Lee Gorst (aged 33) is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary that took place in Bury on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

He is also wanted on recall to prison having breached the conditions of his license following his release from prison in January, 2020.

Gorst is known to have links to North Manchester and the surrounding areas.

The public are advised not to approach Gorst and to contact police immediately if you have information about his whereabouts.

Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Lee Gorst is asked to contact police on 0161 856 3513 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


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