Manhunt Underway as Prisoner Flees HMP Hatfield
Police are in hot pursuit after 33-year-old Liam Slater made a dash from HMP Hatfield in Doncaster. The fugitive was last spotted at Stainforth Station, hopping on a train to Leeds at 8.46pm on Sunday, June 8.
Police Issue Urgent Warning
South Yorkshire Police have slammed the brakes on any attempts to approach Slater. They urge the public: do not approach him under any circumstances. If you spot him, dial 999 immediately.
Escape Sparks Multi-Agency Search
The breakout from the category one prison has kicked off a full-scale manhunt. Officers are combing transport footage and following up leads from Wetherby and Seacroft, areas linked to Slater’s known contacts.
“If you see Liam Slater, do not 123 tool.” – South Yorkshire Police spokesperson
Communities on High Alert
Residents across Doncaster, Leeds, and wider West Yorkshire have been urged to stay vigilant. Police think Slater might try to lie low, so anyone who’s seen or spoken to him recently is urged to step forward.
How to Report Sightings
- Emergency sightings: Call 999 immediately
- Non-urgent tips: Ring 101 or report online via South Yorkshire Police
- Reference: Quote incident number 818 of 18 May 2025
