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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Joe Thomas

Festive Fugitives: Grinning thug on the run from police

Day three of the ECHO's annual Festive Fugitive campaign sees attention turn to James Hitchmough.

The thug, from Roby, is wanted on recall to prison after breaching his licence conditions.

The 30-year-old was released on March 7, 2017 after serving part of a nine-year sentence for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

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Merseyside Police described Hitchmough as white, 6ft tall, of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes. He speaks with a Liverpool accent.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Merseyside Police via Twitter (@MerPolCC) or by calling 101 with the reference number: 20000518241.

You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online here.

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