POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who absconded from the prison last night.

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who absconded from the prison last night.

Anthony Swain, 22, who was serving 4 years for burglary, was last seen around 7:50pm and was reported missing shortly after.

Swain is described as white with a fair complexion, 5ft 11ins tall, of medium build with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has a scar on his left arm.

He has connections in the London area.

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