Liam Slater, 33, absconded from HMP Hatfield and was last seen boarding a train to Leeds on May 18 – police are yet to find him and have asked members of the public not to approach him
Police are urging members of the public to help them track down an inmate who absconded from prison and was last seen boarding a train to Leeds.
Officers have asked people not to approach 33-year-old Liam Slater and instead call 999. South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “We’re asking for your help to find wanted man Liam Slater. Slater, age 33, of HMP Hatfield, is wanted in connection with escaping lawful custody in Doncaster.”
On May 18, at 6.13pm, Slater absconded from HMP Hatfield and was last seen boarding a train to Leeds at Stainforth station at 8.46pm. Officers said: “We want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Slater recently, or knows where he may be staying.
“If you see Slater, please do not approach him but instead call 999. If you have any other information about where he might be, you can contact us online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 818 of 18 May 2025 when you get in touch. You can contact us online here.”
Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org