Police Hunt Escaped Prisoner Liam Slater Boarding Train to Leeds

Police are currently conducting a manhunt for Liam Slater, a 33-year-old prisoner who absconded from HMP Hatfield, a Category D men's prison in Doncaster, on May 18, 2025. Slater was last seen boarding a train to Leeds at Stainforth station and has known links to Wetherby and Seacroft in Leeds. Authorities have urged the public not to approach Slater if seen but to immediately call 999 and provide any information about his whereabouts to the police, either via emergency numbers or anonymously through Crimestoppers. The police emphasize the importance of public assistance in locating Slater while cautioning against personal confrontation. Updates and appeals have been issued by South Yorkshire Police, highlighting the ongoing efforts to recapture the escaped inmate safely.