A convicted attempted murderer who fled an open prison in Cheshire has been apprehended by police in Greater Manchester.
Prisoner Reported Missing from HMP Thorn Cross
Kieran Cameron, aged 43, was reported missing from HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington on Tuesday evening. The alarm was raised at 8.20pm on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. Cameron was serving a substantial 23-year sentence for a serious attempted murder committed in Dorset back in 2016.
Arrest Made by Serious Crime Unit
Following a two-day manhunt, Cheshire Police confirmed his arrest on Thursday evening, 8 January 2026. Officers from the force's Serious and Organised Crime unit located and detained Cameron in the Hulme area of Greater Manchester. The police had previously highlighted that the fugitive had extensive connections to several regions, including Manchester, Liverpool, and Dorset.
Public Safety and Prison Security in Focus
The incident raises immediate questions about public safety and the protocols governing open prisons. The swift arrest by a specialised unit underscores the priority given to recapturing dangerous individuals who abscond. This case will likely prompt reviews of risk assessments for inmates placed in open conditions, particularly those convicted of grave violent offences like attempted murder.
