A manhunt is under way for an inmate who has fled from a Gloucestershire prison, with police warning the public not to approach him.

Gary Rootham absconded from HMP Leyhill where he was serving sentences for offences including robbery and burglary, Avon and Somerset Police said.

He was last seen at about 4.50pm on Friday by prison staff wearing a dark Nike polo shirt, dark jogging bottoms and black trainers with white soles.

The last sighting of Rootham was captured on CCTV.

“If you see Rootham, please don’t approach,” an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said.

The force’s statement also added that Rootham was around 5ft 11ins, has short dark brown hair and is usually clean shaven. He has links to Reading and Cornwall.

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The force has urged anyone with information about Rootham’s whereabouts to call 999.

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