A man serving a three-and-a-half year sentence for burglary and racially aggravated violence has failed to return to prison.

Jonathan McCarthy, 22, had been on home leave when prison officers called police yesterday (Friday July 19) as he had not come back.

McCarthy is described as white, 6’1” tall, of thin build, with blue eyes and short brown hair. He has links in the Tottenham area of London and is believed to have travelled there on his leave.

Police want to talk to anyone who has seen McCarthy or knows of his whereabouts,

Call police on 101.