POLICE are hunting a man who absconded from HMP Thorn Cross earlier this month.

Jamie Keegan is wanted by Greater Manchester Police after escaping from the Appleton prison on Saturday August 6.

Members of the public are warned not to approach the 33-year-old if they see him and to contact police on 101 – any information on Keegan’s whereabouts can also be give anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.