Police appeal for help to find Liam Carter who has absconded from prison and head for Wantage.

Thames Valley Police are warning the public not to approach a man who has absconded from prison and may have headed for Wantage.

Liam Carter, 26, absconded from HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire, on Monday.

He is around 5ft 5in tall, with facial hair, blue eyes and multiple tattoos on his arm.

He was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit, blue jacket and a beanie hat.

Carter is known to frequent areas of Oxfordshire, specifically Wantage, as well as Swindon.

Investigating officer police staff investigator Evelina Kersyte, of the Prison Crime Team, said: “We are appealing for the help of the public to trace Liam Carter.

“If you see Carter, do not approach him and call 999 instead.

“If you have any information as to where he may be, please call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43250183047.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”