Robber who absconded from Kirkham Prison arrested in Blackburn

Carl Tanner who absconded from Kirkham Prison on 23 November was arrested in Blackburn on Sunday evening.

Police were able to capture the convict after he was spotted on the Boulevard at about 8.30pm on Sunday evening.

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Carl Tanner

He has since been returned to custody and is continuing to serve his 20 month sentence for robbery.

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