Police warn not to approach Merseyside prisoner wanted after failing to return to HMP Kirkham

Lancashire Police are asking for help to trace Bryan Thomas, who is wanted after failing to return to HMP Kirkham.

Thomas went missing after temporary release on August 21 for unpaid work. Officers say he is now unlawfully at large.

The force said: “Since then, numerous enquiries have been ongoing to find Thomas, 27, who comes from Kirkby, Merseyside.

“We are now asking for your help as part of those enquiries to return Thomas to lawfully custody.”

Thomas is around 5ft 8in, of medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes. Police say he has links to the Kirkby and Melling areas of Merseyside, and to Manchester.

The public has been told not to approach him. Anyone who sees him should call 999 straight away.

People with previous sightings or information about where he may be should contact 101 and quote log 1512 of 21st August.