A manhunt has been launched to find a Suffolk prison absconder. 

Matthew Smith was reported missing from Hollesley Bay prison at about 6.30pm on Tuesday. 

The 29-year-old, previously from the Worcestershire area, is serving a sentence of five years and three months for robbery. 

He has been described as being 5ft 10ins tall with brown hair and eyes, and is of a stocky build.

Smith also has a full beard.

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Suffolk police quoting CAD 312 of January 9.