MEMBERS of the public have been warned not to approach a convicted robber who has absconded from prison.
Ben Adderson, who has links to Warrington, absconded from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire on Sunday night.
The 23-year-old was jailed at Carlisle Crown Court in 2017 after ‘terrorising’ a lone woman as she walked through a park during a knifepoint robbery.
He is described as being 6ft4 and of a slight built with brown hair and blue eyes.
Adderson also has two tattoos – one on his right arm showing a cross, and the other on his left arm featuring a cannabis leaf.
A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: “A convict has absconded from HMP Sudbury open prison.
“Ben Adderson absconded from the prison overnight between Sunday, June 20, and Monday, June 21.
“The 23-year-old was jailed at Carlisle Crown Court in 2017 for robbery.
“Adderson – who has links to Carlisle, Warrington and Middlesbrough – is 6ft4, of slight build and with brown hair and blue eyes.
“He has two tattoos – a cross on his right arm and a cannabis leaf on his left arm.
“If you have seen Adderson, or know of his whereabouts, please do not approach him.
“Instead, contact police immediately quoting reference number 507-210621.”
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