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Prisoner Liam White missing from 'Skull Cracker' jail | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
A convicted robber has gone on the run from an open prison that was at the centre of a recent high-profile fugitive case. | A convicted robber has gone on the run from an open prison that was at the centre of a recent high-profile fugitive case. |
Liam White left HMP Standford Hill on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent on Sunday. | Liam White left HMP Standford Hill on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent on Sunday. |
Kent Police, who were called to the Category D prison just before 14:00 BST, said the 23-year-old should not be approached by members of the public. | Kent Police, who were called to the Category D prison just before 14:00 BST, said the 23-year-old should not be approached by members of the public. |
Armed robber Michael Wheatley absconded from the same jail in May and went on to raid a building society in Surrey. | Armed robber Michael Wheatley absconded from the same jail in May and went on to raid a building society in Surrey. |
His case sparked a political row over the day release of dangerous inmates amid criticism that arrangements were too lax. | His case sparked a political row over the day release of dangerous inmates amid criticism that arrangements were too lax. |
Wheatley, 55, dubbed the "Skull Cracker" for pistol-whipping bystanders, was later caught and sentenced at Guildford Crown Court to life behind bars and told he would serve at least 10 years before being eligible for parole. | |
Police said White was wearing a dark green poncho-style coat and carrying a black shoulder bag when he absconded. | Police said White was wearing a dark green poncho-style coat and carrying a black shoulder bag when he absconded. |
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