POLICE are appealing for information after a man with West Yorkshire links absconded from prison.
Richard Hanson was last seen at HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton, Warrington, at 1.40pm yesterday.
Officers are carrying out a number of enquiries in a bid to trace the 35-year-old and they are urging anyone with any information as to his whereabouts to get in touch.
Hanson is described as white, 6ft 3ins 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, of Cheshire Police, 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.
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