Hollywood actor freed from jail early under Keir’s controversial plans hunted by cops – as public told ‘do NOT approach’
A HOLLYWOOD actor freed from jail early under Sir Keir Starmer’s controversial scheme is now on the run from police.
Jason Hoganson was pictured giving a thumbs up as he walked free from HMP Durham on September 10.
The tattooed thug, 53, had served just half his 18 month sentence for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Hoganson, who had a leading role in the cult 1980s film Empire State, landed himself back in prison just two days later.
But the actor was released again – and is now being hunted by police for breaching his licence conditions.
Northumbria Police have warned the public not to approach the violent thug, who has 109 convictions.
They shared a shocking photo of the criminal with a chunk of his ear missing and what appears to be a scratch down his cheek.
The force said: “It is believed that Hoganson is actively evading arrest and that he could be anywhere in our Force area or County Durham.
“Anyone who sees Hoganson should not approach him and instead contact us immediately.
“Please be aware that harbouring a wanted person is an offence and those involved could face prosecution.”
Hoganson had been due to stand trial on October 30 accused of slapping his ex at her home just one day after he was released early under Labour’s prison plan.
The former star also allegedly breached his restraining order against the victim.
Hoganson was originally convicted in August last year after he was caught on doorbell footage attacking his former partner.
The actor was already under a restraining order when he showed up at her home and shoved her to the ground.
Hoganson was also filmed slapping the woman and landing more blows during the terrifying attack.
He was sentenced to 18 months behind bars after he admitted assault by beating and breach of a restraining order.
Hoganson was once a rising star in Hollywood – playing drifter Pete in crime thriller Empire State, set in London‘s yuppie docklands and starring Oscar nominee Martin Landau.
But the fallen star slipped in a spiral of drug addiction and crime that led to more than 100 convictions.
In recent years, Hognason has shocked with his appearance after covering self-harm scars to his face with tattoos.