General · 5 May 2026

Attempted murderer, 44, escapes prison car valet work

People are warned not to approach a convicted triple attempted murderer, 44, now at large from an open prison. John Laidlaw vanished yesterday afternoon after his car valet shift at Kirklevington Grange Prison, Stockton-on-Tees. Police reported him missing at 4.30pm and are using dogs and drones in their search.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 May 2026 at 7:45

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