Lancashire police launch hunt for ‘high-risk’ sex offender

Stephen Pennington, who was jailed in 2009 for the rape of a child, wanted by police after being recalled to prison

Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a sex offender who presents a real risk to children and women".

Stephen Pennington, 35, is wanted by Lancashire constabulary after failing to comply with licence conditions and being recalled to prison, the force said.