Crimewatch helps catch wanted men

Four of Lancashire's most wanted men have been arrested following a month-long appeal on the Crimewatch Roadshow.

The force released images of its 45 most wanted faces throughout the programme, resulting in four being located.

Among those taken into custody were two burglars and all four were wanted on prison recall.

Insp John Clucas said: "Those who break the law and then fail to comply with us must face the consequences."

Along with Lancashire Police, eight other forces followed up sightings and information.

The warning is to wanted people that the net is closing in and we expect a number of further arrests in the near future Insp John Clucas

Ernest Cunningham, 55, of Blackburn, appeared on the programme on 1 June and was arrested a month later in Accrington after an anonymous call to police.

Stephen Bosanko, 28, from Preston, who had been wanted on prison recall since February, appeared on the programme on 10 June and was arrested later that day in Preston after he was recognised by a local police officer.

Stuart Millard, 36, originally from Blackpool was wanted on prison recall for burglary offences.

He was arrested on the 18 June as he returned to the UK from abroad at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Shaun Anthony McMahon, 30, originally from Merseyside, was wanted on recall for burglary and was arrested in Brighton on the 22 June.

Insp Clucas added: "The warning is to wanted people that the net is closing in and we expect a number of further arrests in the near future."