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Search Launched as Prisoner Absconds From Warrington Jail
Kieran Cameron fled from a category D open prison while serving 23 years for a 2016 attempted murder linked to gang threats, police warn public not to approach him.
- On January 7, Cheshire Police issued an urgent appeal after Kieran Cameron, 43, absconded from HMP Thorn Cross, category D open prison in Appleton Thorn at 8.20pm on Tuesday.
- Cameron is serving a 23-year sentence for an attempted murder in Dorset in 2016 and was described as immersed in serious and organised crime under threat from rival gangs.
- Police describe Cameron as white, about 5ft 6in tall, medium build, with heavily receding hair and a ginger and grey beard, while the February 2016 victim suffered around 10 stab wounds.
- Police warned the public not to approach and to call 999 if they see him; anyone with information should call 101 or visit cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting IML 2247029.
- The trial record says the assault was intended to blame a rival gang, with Michael O'Rourke identified as a co-defendant in the pre-planned assault.
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Police manhunt as inmate serving 23-year attempted murder sentence flees prison
A MANHUNT has been launched by police after an inmate serving a lengthy sentence for attempted murder fled from a Warrington prison.
·Northwich, United Kingdom
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Police appeal to trace prison absconder serving 23 years for attempted murder
MEMBERS of the public are being warned not to approach a man serving 23 years for attempted murder who has absconded from HMP Thorn Cross at Appleton Thorn, Warrington. Police have this evening (Wednesday) launched a public appeal to trace Kieran Cameron, who was reported missing from the open Warrington prison at 8.20 pm yesterday, Tuesday 6 January 2026. The 43-year-old is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence for attempted murder in Dor…
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