A man has escaped from prison in Warrington yesterday.
Officers are appealing for information, after Richard Hanson absconded from HMP Thorn Cross, in Warrington.
The 35-year-old was last seen at the prison at around 1.40pm on Friday, August 27.
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Police have warned anyone who sees him not to approach him but to report it to Cheshire constabulary immediately.
Hanson is described as white, 6’ 3” tall, of medium build with short brown hair.
He was last seen wearing white trainers, grey jogging bottoms and a dark blue North Face gilet with a white logo on the right shoulder blade.
He has links to the Oldham, Dewsbury and Huddersfield areas.
Superintendent Alex McMillan said: "We are doing everything we can to locate Hanson and there are a number of enquiries ongoing in the local area and further afield.
"I would urge anyone who sees him not to approach him but to call Cheshire Constabulary immediately on 999 quoting IML 1070880."
Information can also be passed on anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
