The search for a prisoner who escaped HMP Kirkham continues as Lancashire Police tonight identifies the inmate who jumped the fence on the same day that thousands of convicts were freed under an early release push.

Lancashire Police has tonight identified the 31-year-old prisoner who absconded.

The force, which confirmed its search remains ongoing, named Elliot Riley as the absconding inmate.

In a statement to GB News, Lancashire Police said: "We have been made aware that 31-year-old Elliot Riley absconded from HMP Kirkham on October 22, 2024. Enquiries are ongoing to locate him. 

"Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 657 of October 22, 2024. For immediate sightings call 999."

GB News' Sophie Reaper witnessed a man jump over HMP Kirkham's barbed wire fence on October 22{ai:summary}<p>Lancashire Police are searching for 31-year-old Elliot Riley, who escaped from HMP Kirkham on October 22, 2024. His escape coincided with a mass early release of convicts. </p><p>Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them, referencing log 657 of the same date. #crime</p>

Search for HMP Kirkham escapee continues as police name inmate who jumped fence on early release day

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