Police are appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who absconded from the prison yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 23 September.

Craig Lynch, 28, who was serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated burglary, was last seen at 4.15pm and was discovered missing at 5pm.

Lynch is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, of stocky build, with short brown hair, brown eyes and a beard.

He has connections to the Edgware area of Middlesex and north-east London.

If anyone sees Lynch they should phone the police with the details. They should not take any further action.

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.