POLICE are hunting an escaped prison who has links to Malvern. 

Matthew Smith, 29, is serving a sentence of five years and three months for robbery at HMP Hollesley Bay in Suffolk. 

But Suffolk Constabulary said at just after 6.30pm on Tuesday evening, (January 9), he was reported missing after being absent at a roll call.

Malvern Gazette: ON THE RUN: Matthew SmithON THE RUN: Matthew Smith (Image: Suffolk Constabulary)Now West Mercia Police are sending out an alert as Smith has links to the Malvern area of Worcestershire.

Smith is described as white, 5ft 10ins, stocky build, with brown hair and eyes and a full beard.

Anyone who believes they have seen Matthew Smith, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact police on 101.