A convicted burglar serving nine years and nine months at Hollesley Bay has absconded from the prison.

John Sebborn was allowed to go to Bedfordshire on a temporary license for home leave from Tuesday, July 20 to Friday, July 23 but failed to return to the prison near Woodbridge.

The 37-year-old is described as white, approximately 6ft 2 ins in height, of stocky build with blue eyes and brown hair.

Enquiries are ongoing to locate him and anyone who knows of his whereabouts or has seen him should not approach him but contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 301 of yesterday, Wednesday 21 July.

You can contact police via their website or call 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org