POLICE are appealing for information after two men absconded from HMP Thorn Cross.

Vincent Bland, 38, and Steven White, 29 were last seen at the Appleton Thorn open prison and young offender institution this morning, Saturday.

Bland has links to Winsford, Wigan and Ellesmere Port. White has links to Doncaster and Salford, or they both could be in the Warrington area.

Warrington Guardian:

Vincent Bland

Police are urging people not to approach Bland or White but call 999 if they see them.

Bland is 5ft 8in tall with a stocky build. He has brown hair, hazel eyes and is clean-shaven.

He was last seen wearing a dark tracksuit top and bottoms, black beanie hat, black trainers with a thick white sole, and hi-vis orange work mans jacket.

White is 5ft 10in tall with a normal build. He has black hair, green eyes and is clean-shaven.

He was last seen wearing a dark tracksuit top and bottoms, black beanie hat, black trainers, and hi-vis orange work mans jacket.

Warrington Guardian:

Steven White

It is the third time in as many weeks that a prisoner has escaped. 

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or 999 if you see them. Quote IML 960378.

Information can also be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.