Three men escape from prison at same time as cops launch manhunt and warn ‘do not approach them'
THREE lags have escaped from jail with police launching an urgent manhunt to capture them.
Jason MacDonagh, 34, Daniel Harty, 34 and Barney Casey, 24, all escaped from HMP Springhill on Monday, June 23.
Police have warned that the three escaped lags could be dangerous and warned the public not to approach them.
MacDonagh is described as a white man, at around 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build and has ginger hair.
He has facial hair and was last seen wearing grey tracksuit trousers and a white vest.
Casey is a white man, at around 5ft 9ins tall, of small build and has black hair.
He has slight facial hair and a moustache and goatee beard. He was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit.
Harty is a white man, at around 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build with black hair and a black beard.
He was last seen wearing a blue jacket and grey joggers.
Police staff investigator, Claire Busby said: 'We are appealing to the public for any information around MacDonagh, Casey and Harty's whereabouts, or anyone who may see them to get in touch.
'We would advise members of the public not to approach them if, but call 999 instead.
'If you have any information as to where they may be, you can call 101 or make a report online, quoting 43250312586.
'Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.'
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