A convicted killer is among three inmates to have absconded from a prison in Derbyshire.
Lewis Daniel Thornton, 29, left HMP Sudbury alongside Daniel Gerald Ferris, 30, and Rory Allen, 33, on Saturday, December 5.
HMP Sudbury, near Ashbourne, is a Category D jail, meaning inmates there are considered a low security risk.
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information on their whereabouts and warned people to stay away from them.
The first of the absconders is Thornton, who was convicted of manslaughter at Wolverhampton Crown Court in 2016.
He is described as white, of thin build, standing 6ft 2in tall, with blue eyes and brown hair.
On his right wrist, Thornton has a tattoo reading ‘RIP Cobra’, with ‘Angel’ inked on his left arm.
He has links to the Wolverhampton and Walsall areas.
Ferris was convicted of robbery Birmingham Crown Court in 2018.
He is described as white, of medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair.
Ferris has links to the Birmingham area.
Allen was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin at Worcester Crown Court in 2018.
He is described as black, of thin build, standing 6ft 2in tall with brown eyes, black hair and a black moustache.
Allen has ‘Tug’ tattooed on his right arm and has links to the Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton areas.
Anyone who sees them, or knows where any of the men are, is asked to call Derbyshire police immediately on 101, quoting reference 906 of December 5.
People can also contact Crimestoppers, which is an anonymous service on 0800 555 111.
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