POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who absconded earlier today.Ian Beckwith, 21, who was serving a sentence for assault and driving whilst disqualified, was last seen at 8.

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who absconded earlier today.

Ian Beckwith, 21, who was serving a sentence for assault and driving whilst disqualified, was last seen at 8.20am this morning.

Beckwith is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build with fair hair and green eyes. He has connections to the South Ockendon area of Essex.

If anyone sees Beckwith, 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.