A 'DANGEROUS' criminal who escaped from HMP Thorn Cross is still on the run one year on.

Neil Brennan, 33, failed to return to the open prison in Appleton Thorn on on May 5, 2016.

Police say despite several arrest attempts and a wide-scale search Brennan has still not been found.

Brennan is known to change his appearance on a regular basis.

He has been seen with short hair, glasses and a beard and also with a shaved head, no glasses and no beard.

He is also known to refer to himself as Tom Ford.

It is believed he has links to Bury and Blackley in Greater Manchester and also spends time in Cheshire.

Detective say Brennan is known to be dangerous and the public are asked not to approach him if they see him but to contact the police.

Anyone with information can call police on 0161 85 66493 or on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.