Officers are urging the public to call 999 if they see Sam Stewart, 35, who was last seen since March 2 - but have warned 'do not approach' him

Police have issued an urgent "do not approach" warning for a wanted man who has not been seen for days.

Officers have asked the public to call 999 if they see Sam Stewart, who has been missing since March 2. The 35-year-old, who also goes by the name Sam Fleetwood, was last seen on Whinney Heys Road in Blackpool at around 3.40pm last Monday. He is currently wanted for failing to appear in court.

Sam has links to Chorlton in south Manchester and Fleetwood, but could have also been in the Bispham area since he was reported as missing, Lancashire Police said.

He is described as being 5ft10 inches tall, of a medium build, with short, light brown hair, and multiple tattoos including a red rose on his neck. He was last seen wearing black pants, a light green top, a green padded coat with brown fur around the top, and a grey cap, reports Manchester Evening News.

"Whilst we have been making enquiries since he was reported missing to us, we are now in a position to ask for your help," a police statement read. "If you see Sam please do not approach him, and call 999."

Anyone who sees Sam is being urged to call 999 immediately. Those with any information about his whereabouts can contact police on 101, quoting log 493 of 3rd March.