A man who was on the run from police after breaching his release license has been arrested.

Jason Gregson, also known as Jason Booth, was arrested overnight in the Chorley area. 

Gregson, a convicted burglar, was wanted for breaching the conditions of his release license in September.

This week, police put out an appeal for information about the 25-year-old from Chorley .

A spokesperson for the police said: "Jason Gregson, also known as Jason Booth, 25, is wanted after breaching his release licence in September.

"Gregson had been jailed at Preston Crown Court in April 2017 for four years for burglary."

Gregson, pictured, is white, 5ft 8in tall and has links to the Chorley and Adlington areas.

The spokesperson added: “Gregson is wanted for breaching his release licence.

“We would urge anyone who has seen him or knows where he is to come forward.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101.