POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who failed to return following a temporary release licence.

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who failed to return following a temporary release licence.

Michael Fitzpatrick, 29, who was serving a five-year and four-month sentence for robbery, was granted home leave to an address in the W1 area of London and was last seen around 2pm on Tuesday June 3, in the Holborn area of the city.

Fitzpatrick is described as white, 5ft 8ins, of slight build, with blue eyes and a piece of his nose missing.

He also has scars on his forearms.

Police are advising anyone spotting Fitzpatrick, who may also use the names Darren Fitzpatrick or Michael Curry, not to approach him but to alert officers immediately using 999.

Anyone who may have seen him, or who may have information about where he is now, should call Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or contact their nearest police station.