‘Dangerous offender’ wanted in connection with police officer assaults

A man is being sought by police in connection with an incident in which two police officers were assaulted.

Darryl Cooke, 31, is wanted by police following an incident in August in Preston where a property was damaged. Police attended the scene with two officers assaulted.

In January police received a further report of historic assaults against a woman in Preston, with Cooke wanted in connection with the allegations.

Cooke, of Plungington Road, Preston, is white, around 5ft 7in tall and of medium build.

He has short, light-brown hair and brown eyes, and has links to Preston and has been working in Wales.

He is described as a dangerous offender and police are advising the public not to approach him.

PC Seth Williams, of Preston Police, said: “Cooke knows he is wanted and I would urge him to do the right thing and come forward.

“The public should not approach him. If you know where he is, please ring us immediately.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0210 of August 28. In an emergency call 999.

Alternatively you can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.