Violent thug Shane Farrington, 39, was last seen at HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington, Cheshire at around 6.45pm last night.
Cheshire Police have launched a manhunt and are warning the public not to approach him. They have also urged anyone with information as to his whereabouts to get in touch with them.
Officers are currently carrying out a number of enquiries in a bid to trace the 39-year-old and they are urging anyone with information as to his whereabouts to get in touch.
Farrington was last seen wearing a dark top with white writing on the front, blue jeans, black shoes, a dark coat and has 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.”
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