AN escaped prisoner from Cumbria may be on the run in the North-East.
George Skelton, 29, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court in July 2003 and was sentenced to 78 months in jail for robbery and false imprisonment.
On August 27, he escaped from Haverigg Prison, in Cumbria, and assaulted a police officer and stole a car near Penrith. He is from North Shields, North Tyneside, and it is thought he may have returned to the area.
Police have warned the public not to approach him.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0191-214 6555, extension 63126 or Crimestoppers on (0800) 555111
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