POLICE are appealing for information after a Hollesley Bay prisoner absconded.

POLICE are appealing for information after a Hollesley Bay prisoner absconded.

John Ralph, 30, who was serving two years and five months for trespass with intent, went missing between 5.30pm and 8.30pm yesterday.

Ralph is described as white, 5ft 11ins, of medium build, with hazel eyes and cropped brown hair.

He has a scar on the top of his right hand and a tattoo on his shoulder.

He has connections to the Waltham Forest area of London.

Police are advising anyone spotting Ralph not to approach him but to alert officers immediately by calling 999.

Anyone who may have seen him, or who may have information about where he is now, should call Suffolk Police on 01473 613500.