A PRISONER has absconded from a Suffolk prison today.Duncan McCormack, who was serving time at Hollesley Bay open prison, made off from a work placement in the Woodbridge area this afternoon.

A PRISONER has absconded from a Suffolk prison today.

Duncan McCormack, who was serving time at Hollesley Bay open prison, made off from a work placement in the Woodbridge area this afternoon.

McCormack, 45, was in prison after committing offences including robbery and grievous bodily harm.

He is described as white, of slight build, with straight brown receding hair and blue eyes. He has distinctive tattoos on his face including an eagle on his forehead.

Anyone who sees McCormack is asked to call 999 and not to approach him.