Police warning as hunt for convicted serial sex offender enters second day
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police have urged people to be “extra vigilant” after a manhunt for a convicted serial sex offender who absconded from an open prison entered its second day. After he was arrested, the Justice Secretary insisted the number of criminals who abscond from prison is “very low” and confirmed he would be personally reviewing requests to move high-risk offenders to open jails. Police said following CCTV inquiries that Butcher may be wearing a long-sleeved green jacket, dark blue cargo shorts, and may also be carrying a black No Fear rucksack. Detective Inspector Paul Coleman said: “We are still appealing for help to find wanted man Gary Butcher, who was reported missing from North Sea Camp in Boston yesterday morning.
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