Suffolk police are advising members of the public not to approach 46-year-old Anthony Smith who has absconded from Hollesley Bay prison.

Smith was reported missing to police on Tuesday October 23 after being absent from a roll call.

He is serving an eight year, six month sentence for burglary.

Smith is described as five foot, eight inches tall, of a slight build, with hazel eyes, grey hair and has a beard.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said: “Enquiries are on-going to locate him and anyone who believes they may have seen Anthony Smith or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk police on 101.”