Police have issued an urgent warning to the public not to approach a convicted killer who has escaped from prison.
Shaun Farrington was last spotted at HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton at 6.45pm on Thursday, March 24.
Cheshire Police have launched several enquiries in order to trace the 39-year-old, urging anyone who may have information on his whereabouts to get in contact.
Farrington was convicted of manslaughter in 2009 after assaulting and killing a fellow inmate in his cell on September 11, 2008, in HMP Peterborough, the Liverpool Echo reports.
This is not the first time he has escaped, with the offender having previously evaded officers while receiving treatment for a head injury at a Norfolk hospital back in 2018.
On that occasion, the 39-year-old ran through car parks, a farmer's field and Norwich City's training ground before being caught by police around two hours later.
Farrington was last seen wearing a dark top with white writing on the front, blue jeans, black shoes and a dark coat.
He was also wearing a dark rucksack. He is known to have links within the Peterborough area.
Superintendent Mike Evans said: "We currently have numerous officers carrying out a variety of searches to locate Farrington.
"While our enquiries are ongoing we’re urging anyone who sees Farrington to not approach him but to instead call Cheshire Constabulary immediately on 999 quoting IML 1230000.
"Officers will be maintaining a presence around the prison and in the local area to provide reassurance to the community. If you have any concerns please do speak to one of them."
Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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