Police are appealing for help to trace a Hollesley Bay prisoner who has failed to return.

Ipswich Star: Have you seen this man? David Dalling failed to return to Hollesley Bay on Friday afternoonHave you seen this man? David Dalling failed to return to Hollesley Bay on Friday afternoon (Image: Archant)

David Dalling, 42, was given leave to go to an address in Lambeth, south London, on Monday and was due to return to the prison by 3.30pm on Friday.

However, he has failed to return to the prison and has been reported missing to police.

Dalling is serving a five year sentence for robbery and burglary. He is described as black, 6ft 1in tall, of slim build, with black short curly hair, a beard and a scar over his right eye.

Anyone who may have seen Dalling, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101.