Police are appealing for help to trace a prisoner who has absconded from prison.

Tommy Mitchell, 21 was found to be missing yesterday morning (April 14) from Hollesley Bay jail, police said.

Mitchell is said to have links to Great Dunmow.

He is serving a sentence of six years and six months for burglary and theft offences.

Mitchell is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, of medium build and with brown hair.

He also has links to Harlow.

Anyone who believes they have seen Tommy Mitchell, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101.