POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a dangerous man who is known for changing his appearance and has evaded officers for almost a year.

Officers are looking for help finding 33-year-old Neil Brennan, who failed to return to Thorn Cross prison in Warrington on Thursday, May 5 2016.

Brennan is known to change his appearance often and has been seen with short hair, glasses and a beard as well as with a shaved head, no glasses and no beard.

He also sometimes goes by the name Tom Ford and is believed to have links to Bury.

He also has connections to Blackley in Greater Manchester and spends time in Cheshire.

Police said that Brennan is known to be dangerous and the public are asked not to approach him if they see him, but contact police.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Brannan is asked to contact police on 01061 8566493 or 101.

People can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.