Paul Gerrard was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 for the brutal murder of David Argent and absconded from HMP Kirkham
A convicted murderer has been jailed once again after escaping from an prison in Lancashire and later being found hiding in a bed and breakfast in Scotland.
Cheshire Police said that after initial enquiries the case was passed from Lancashire Constabulary to Cheshire colleagues. The Serious and Organised Crime Unit detectives launched an investigation.A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said "extensive enquiries" led to the discovery of "intelligence" suggesting Gerrard had gone to Scotland. Officers attended and located Gerrard in a B&B in Irvine, on the west coast near Kilmarnock.
"He was immediately arrested and taken back to Lancashire where he was subsequently charged with escaping from lawful custody. Gerrard appeared at Carlisle Crown Court on Thursday, February 16 where he was sentenced to an additional 14 months in prison."
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