Police have warned the public not to approach a convicted killer who has escaped from a prison in Warrington.
Shane Farrington, 39, was last seen at HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton at 6.45pm on Thursday, March 24.
Cheshire Police have begun a manhunt and they are urging anyone with information as to his whereabouts to get in touch, reported the Liverpool Echo.
Farrington was found guilty of manslaughter in 2009 after attacking and killing a prisoner in his cell at HMP Peterborough on September 11, 2008.
He has run away from prison once before, when he gave officers the slip while being treated at a hospital in Norfolk for a head injury in 2018.
On that occasion the 39-year-old ran through car parks, a farmer's field and Norwich City's training ground before he was eventually 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 carrying a dark rucksack, according to police.
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.
