Police appeal for violent offender who absconded from prison

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 09:20 · Archive

David Devlin, 35, absconded from HMP Kirkham in April 2026 while serving a 22-year sentence for violent offences.

Police have launched an urgent appeal to trace David Devlin, 35, who absconded from HMP Kirkham in April 2026. He was serving a 22-year sentence for violent offences at the time of his escape.

The public is being asked to assist in locating Devlin. Further details about the circumstances of the abscondment or where he may be have not been disclosed.

How it is being reported

• David Devlin: Police hunt violent offender who absconded HMP Kirkham“Devlin, 35, absconded from HMP Kirkham in April 2026 while he was serving a 22-year sentence for violent offences.”Lancashire Post · 31 Oct, 09:00
• Urgent police appeal for violent offender, 35, who absconded from HMP Kirkham“Devlin, 35, absconded from HMP Kirkham in April 2026 while he was serving a 22-year sentence for violent offences.”Blackpool Gazette · 31 Oct, 08:25

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