A prisoner has absconded from Hollesley Bay, police said tonight.

James McDonagh was reported missing when he failed to attend a role call at 5pm today, Saturday January 4.

The 26-year-old is serving a sentence of four years and seven months for aggravated burglary.

He is described as white, 6ft 3in and is of slight build.

He has short brown hair, blue eyes and a tattoo on his right arm.

Police say he has connections to the Cambridge area.

Anyone who believes they may have seen him should contact Suffolk police on 101 quoting CAD 251 of today.