Police reissue appeal for man wanted after assault in Ribbleton and urge public not to approach

Officers launched a public appeal to find Jordan Tait, 25, who they wanted to speak to as part of their investigation after a man in his 20s suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

He has since been discharged. Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Burnslack Road at around 9.10pm on Sunday, May 5.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We’re continuing to look for Jordan Tait, who is wanted.

“Since the report, and our previous appeal, we have carried out a number of enquiries offline, but are continuing to ask you for information on Tait’s whereabouts.”

Tait is described as 6ft, with dark brown straight hair and brown eyes.

Two other people have been charged in relation to the assault.

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John Tait, 43, of Browsholme Avenue, Preston, and a 14-year-old boy have both been charged with section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.

John Tait was remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on May 9, and the 14-year-old boy has been remanded to appear at Preston Youth Court. The spokesman for Lancashire Police added: “We ask you not to approach Jordan Tait but to report any sightings of him or information as to where he might be by contacting 101 – quoting log 0408 of May 6, 2024.”