LANCASHIRE police have named a man they would like to speak to in connection with alleged drugs supply across the North West of England.

Simon Potts, 32, from South Manchester is wanted by officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit.

He frequents the Greater Manchester area, predominantly South Manchester and is also believed to have connections in Spain.

Last week eight people were arrested in connection with alleged drugs supply following a series of coordinated raids across Burnley, Rishton, Blackburn, Manchester and Barnsley.

Officers would now like to speak with Simon Potts in connection with the same investigation.

Detective Inspector Graham Gallagher, from Lancashire Constabulary's Serious and Organised Crime Unit, said: "As part of an ongoing operation we are targeting members of an alleged organised crime group in relation to suspected drug supply within local communities and beyond.

"As part of this investigation we are keen to speak with Simon Potts and I would urge him to come forward as a matter of urgency. I would also ask anybody who knows of Mr Potts' whereabouts to contact police."

Anybody with any information should contact police on 08451 25 35 45 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.