Renewed appeal to find 'most wanted fugitive' from Lancashire
The National Crime Agency is looking for John James Jones from Ormskirk
The National Crime Agency has issued a new appeal to find a Lancashire man who is wanted for allegedly stabbing two people with a knife.
They think John James Jones from Ormskirk fled the UK immediately afterwards.
The 32-year-old stayed in a hotel in Madrid the night after the stabbings, but left the next morning.
He is one of seven men who have gone on the run - they are all believed to be hiding in Spain or the Canary Islands.
Steve Reynolds, NCA regional head in Spain, said:
"Spain is immensely popular with British people who live and take holidays there, but it is not a safe haven for criminals.
"The NCA’s International Crime Bureau and International Liaison Officers work with foreign law enforcement on behalf of UK police forces to track and arrest criminals wherever they are in the world.
"It’s usual for fugitives to continue to commit crime while on the run and these men will be known in criminal circles wherever they are and some will be trying to blend in to the large British communities for whom Spain is home.
"You may know one of them from your town or village. Loyalties change over time and we urge anyone with information about these men to help us find them.
"The UK and Spain have a very strong law enforcement partnership and day-in day-out we work together to protect the public.
"This partnership has been crucial to many of the successes we have had so far in tracking down fugitives from justice in the UK."
Lord Ashcroft, founder of the charity Crimestoppers UK, said:
"We are incredibly grateful to the public for supporting our joint campaign with the NCA.
"By passing on vital information, their actions have helped catch wanted individuals who pose a genuine danger to our communities.
"If you know the whereabouts of any of the remaining Most Wanted fugitives, please tell our charity. We’re available 24/7, so contact us either online or on the phone. Your personal details will never be asked for."
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.