Public warned 'do not approach' wanted local man
Wiltshire Police has launched an appeal for information to find Lachlan Gardner-Shaw, 25, who lives in Weston-Super-Mare but visits Swindon on a regular basis.
The public have been warned to not approach Gardner-Shaw if they see him, but instead call 999.
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Lachlan Gardner-Shaw is wanted by Wiltshire Police (Image: Wiltshire Police)
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: "We are appealing for help to find wanted man Lachlan Gardner-Shaw, 25, who lives in Weston-Super-Mare but regularly visits Swindon.
"Gardner-Shaw is wanted in connection with several violent offences.
"If you see him, do not approach him. Please instead call 999 quoting the crime reference number 54250099283."
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