Police launch hunt for prison escapee

Police have launched a search for a man with links to Leigh who absconded a prison.
Richard James DaviesRichard James Davies
Richard James Davies

Officers said Richard James Davies, 37, from Wales, left HMP Kirkham on February 28 sometime between 5pm and 8.45pm.

He has links to Leigh and Mold.

In July 2015, he was sentenced to six years in prison in July 2015 for an offence of GBH with intent.

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Davies is described as white, around 5ft 7ins tall, and of proportionate build with brown hair, hazel eyes and possible facial hair.

He has a cyst on his right cheek, a surgical scar on his forehead, a tribal sleeve tattoo on his right arm and the words ‘good times bad times’ tattooed on his upper chest.

He also goes by the aliases Shaun Lewis and Richard James Nicholas and uses different dates of birth. Police warned residents not to approach him.

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101.