A MAN being hunted by police for failing to appear in court over a shooting may be in Bradford.

Lancashire police are appealing for help locating a man who is wanted in relation to a firearms discharge in Haslingden.

Hasriat Omar Khan (pictured), 32, formerly of Moorlands View, Ramsbottom, is wanted in connection with the incident which occurred on May 7th 2017 at around 1.10am, when a firearm was discharged at an address on Beaconsfield Street. Nobody was hurt during the incident.

Following a trial at Preston Crown Court, Khan, who has links to Bradford, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence on April 19.

He was convicted in his absence after failing to attend court for the end of the trial. A warrant was issued for his arrest in respect of this on 11th April 2019.

Police haven’t been able to make contact with him since and are asking that anyone who sees him to contact us as soon as possible.

Khan is due to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court tomorrow (May 30).

Det Chief Inspector Zoe Russo, from Lancashire’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “We want to locate Khan as soon as possible so that he can brought to justice, and are urging anybody with information about where he might be to get in touch.

“Khan if you are reading this appeal, do the right thing and attend the nearest police station.”

Khan is described as being Asian, 5ft 9 inches tall, of large build. He has a tattoo of an AK47 on his neck and a tattoo of a rifle on his arm.

He has links to Haslingden, Accrington, Great Harwood and Bradford.

Anybody with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.pnn.police.uk, quoting log number 105 of May 7th 2017.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Two other men have been convicted in relation to this incident and will be sentenced tomorrow (30th May).