A MAN is being hunted by police for drug offences.

Richard Younger, aged 24, from the Hindley area, is wanted for the production of cannabis and possessing cannabis on March 12 2012.

Younger is originally from Cork in Ireland and has connections in the Wigan, Bolton and Oldham areas.

Police are appealing to anyone who knows his whereabouts to come forward and call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.