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. The registered sex offender was jailed in 2009 for the rape of a child and again last year for breaches of a sexual harm prevention order and notification requirements. The force described him as “white, slim and around 6ft tall” with “short, balding dark brown hair”. It said he has links to Blackburn, Blackpool and Wigan. DC Stewart Marshall, from the management of sexual or violent offenders team at West Division, said: “Pennington is a high-risk sex offender who presents a real risk to children and women and I would appeal to anyone who sees him or knows where he could be to get in touch.” Police urged people to call 999 with any immediate sightings and asked anyone who sees him or knows where he is to contact 01253 604019 or email mosovowestlancashire.police.uk. Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html