Man wanted over stabbing could be in South Yorkshire - police name him and release photo

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Police have named and released a photo of a man wanted over a stabbing and who could be in South Yorkshire.

Police want to speak to Luke Peat in connection with a stabbing in Lancasterplaceholder image
Police want to speak to Luke Peat in connection with a stabbing in Lancaster
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Wanted man Luke Peat | Iconic

Luke Peat, aged 24, is wanted in connection with an investigation into a stabbing in Lancaster.

It happened on Denny Avenue on Friday, August 14, 2026, in which a male was stabbed.

Peat has connections to Lancaster, Morecambe and South Yorkshire.

Lancashire Constabulary said: “If you see Peat, please do not approach him.

“For any sightings of Peat, or if you have any information that could help us, please call 101 quoting log 705 of August 14.”

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