Burglar threatens police officer and member of public with syringe in Blackpool

Police were called to reports of a burglary on South Park Drive at around 2.30pm today (June 12).

The man ran away from the scene after he was disturbed by police but was caught on Carsluith Avenue.

He then proceeded to pull out a syringe before threatening a police officer and a member of the public with the needle.

The offender then made off from the scene on foot.

PC Nathan Gulati, of Blackpool Police, said: "We need to find this man as a matter of urgency as he is clearly prepared to threaten both police officers and members of the public.

"If you know him or where he may be please get in touch with us."

The man is described as white, bald, with a grey stubbly beard and a dark puffa jacket.

For immediate sightings, call 999.

Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101 or emailing [email protected], quoting log number 0643 of June 12.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website https://crimestoppers-uk.org/