​​​​​​​Police are searching for a Blackpool man in connection with the assaults of two women in the town.



David Budgeon, 33, whose last known address was at Derby Court is wanted in connection with the offences which happened in the early hours of Tuesday 7 February and Thursday 8 December last year.

During the most recent incident, the 26-year-old victim was punched and kicked and had her head banged against a sink. The previous assault involved a 24-year-old woman being hit in the face.

PC 3984 Adam Weaver from Blackpool Police said: “If you have seen David Budgeon or know where he is, please get in contact with us as soon as possible.

“I would advise Budgeon if he sees this appeal to do the right thing and hand himself in at the nearest police station. We are actively looking for him and it’s only a matter of time before we find him.”

He is described as white, 5ft 10ins, of medium build with short blonde hair and blue eyes. On his left arm, he has tattoos of a swallow along with the name ‘Budgeon’ and the word ‘Budgie’. On his right arm he has a tattoo of a skull.

He is known to have links to Blackpool as well as the Bolton area.

If you have got any information that could help, please call us on 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.