This is the prisoner at the centre of a manhunt after scarpering while on hospital visit

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

hereLowndes has now been missing for three days.Greater Manchester Police have issued a fresh appeal for help to trace Lowndes and have released his photograph.Officers are urging anybody with information over his location to get in touch.Lowndes is wanted in connection with two counts of burglary, three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, theft shop lifting and a public order offence.He is also wanted in connection with possession of a bladed article, criminal damage as well as absconding from custody while on a hospital visit.A 19-year-old woman was arrested in connection with assisting an offender.She has been released under investigation while the manhunt continues.Anyone with any information about Lowndes’ whereabouts should contact.