Stephen King has gone missing from Hollesley Bay Picture: SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY (Image: Archant)
A 27-year-old man has absconded from the Hollesley Bay prison in east Suffolk.
Stephen King was reported missing to police this morning, Thursday September 20. He was last seen for a roll call at 7.30am.
He is serving an eight year sentence for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
King is described as white, 6ft 1in tall, of medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a blue top and has a tattoo on his right arm.
Police say that King has links to the Thurrock area of Essex.
Members of the public are advised not to approach him.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Stephen King or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101.
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