Raids in latest hunt for fugitive killer Shaun Walmsley

Two men have been arrested in dawn raids by police investigating an organised criminal network connected to escaped killer Shaun Walmsley

Back in February he escaped while on day visit to Aintree hospital from HMP Liverpool. He's believed to have traveled abroad.

Searches have also been carried out at HMP Liverpool this morning

Officers have hit addresses in areas including Toxteth, Kensington, Everton, Anfield, Fazakerley, Bootle and Vauxhall.

Officers have hit addresses in areas including Toxteth, Kensington, Everton, Anfield, Fazakerley, Bootle and Vauxhall.

Superintendent Natalie Perischine, said: "We are still working to establish Walmsley's whereabouts and will not stop until we have found him. In the meantime we will continue to disrupt those who we believe are linked to Walmsley and who are also believed to be involved in serious organised crime on Merseyside."

"We know that some members of the criminal fraternity on Merseyside will know where Walmsley is and I would urge them to think long and hard about what they know and to come forward.

"He is a violent individual and we are determined to put him back behind bars and we will leave no stone unturned in the coming months and we will continue to disrupt those who we know are associating with him and his criminal enterprise."

"There is currently a reward of £20,000 on offer for information leading to the apprehension of Walmsley and his return to prison."

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