AN urgent manhunt has been launched after a lag escaped from prison.
Liam Slater is reported to have absconded from HMP Hatfield in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on Sunday – with police warning members of the public not to approach him.
The 33-year-old was last seen boarding a train to Leeds at Stainforth Station at 8.46pm.
Cops say he has links to Wetherby and Seacroft in Leeds.
They want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Slater recently.
A South Yorkshire Police statement added: “If you see Slater, please do not approach him but instead call 999.
“If you have any other information about where he might be, you can contact us online or by calling 101.
“Please quote incident number 818 of 18 May 2025 when you get in touch.”
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