Paul Gerrard, 40, who killed a man in Runcorn, is found in Irvine after absconding from HMP Kirkham.
A convicted murderer who escaped from prison last month has been arrested after being found on the run.The 40-year-old absconded from HMP Kirkham in Lancashire in December, Cheshire Police said.
The force said Gerrard, who officers described as "dangerous", had been located in Irvine, North Ayrshire on Tuesday and was taken back to jail. Mr Argent, 30, was found collapsed with a serious head injury on Woodland Walk, Runcorn, on 12 July 2009.Det Ch Insp Ian Murray said: "Gerrard is a dangerous individual and I welcome the fact that he is now back behind bars where he belongs."
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