POLICE are today appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who failed to return following a temporary release licence.Marcus McGrath, 19, who was serving four years for conspiracy to supply controlled drugs, was granted a temporary release licence to reside in London for several days.

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

Marcus McGrath, 19, who was serving four years for conspiracy to supply controlled drugs, was granted a temporary release licence to reside in London for several days.

He was due back at the prison last Friday but failed to return.

McGrath is described as black, with short black hair, brown eyes, 5ft 5ins tall, of slight build with a scar on his upper left arm.

He has connections to the Penge, Brixton, Kennington and Clapham areas of London.

Police are advising anyone spotting McGrath 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.