COPS are warning the public not to approach a killer who has escaped from prison for the second time.

       Shane Farrington was last seen at HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton at 6.45pm on Thursday.

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       Shane Farrington has absconded from a prison in Warrington Credit: Police

       Police 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.

       Farrington was found guilty of manslaughter in 2009 - after he attacked and killiled a prisoner in his cell at HMP Peterborough.

       And he has run away from prison once before - while being treated at a hospital in Norfolk for a head injury in 2018.

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       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.