Urgent police appeal for violent offender, 35, who absconded from HMP Kirkham
“Devlin, 35, absconded from HMP Kirkham in April 2026 while he was serving a 22-year sentence for violent offences.”
Detectives are appealing for information to help trace a man serving a 22-year sentence for violent offences who has absconded from HMP Kirkham.
David Devlin, 35, absconded from Kirkham Prison in April whilst serving a 22-year term. He has links to Preston, Blackpool and Fylde, and speaks with an Irish accent.
Now, following months of investigations, Lancashire Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Devlin. A spokesperson said: “Devlin, 35, absconded from HMP Kirkham in April 2026 while he was serving a 22-year sentence for violent offences.
“Enquiries have been ongoing since then to find him, and we are asking for your help. Devlin, who is also known as David Michael Devlin and Michael Berry, is 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, has short brown hair and a brown beard/goatee.
“He has scars above both eyebrows and speaks with an Irish accent. Devlin has links to Preston, Blackpool, Fylde, Halifax, Leicestershire, Oswestry, Northampton and Leicester.
“If you see Devlin, please do not approach him and call 999. Any sightings of Devlin or information as to where he might be, please email [email protected] or contact 101 - quoting log 1376 of 9th April.”