Two prisoners are on the run after absconding from jail on New Year’s Day.
People have been urged to call 999 if they see Matthew Armstrong, 35, and Daniel Washbourne, 40, who both have convictions for violence.
Armstrong was convicted of murder in the late 2000s, Avon and Somerset Police revealed as they appealed for information.
The pair, who have links to various parts of the country, left HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire some time between 5pm and 8pm on Thursday, January 1.
Armstrong is described as a white male standing around 5ft 9ins with ginger hair and scars on his head.
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He was last seen wearing a burgundy and orange coat, grey cap, grey tracksuit suit bottoms with blue on the side, and black boots.
Police said he has known links to Warwickshire.
He was convicted in the late 2000s of a murder that occurred during a robbery in Warwickshire.
Washbourne is described as white, standing around 5ft 6ins, slim, and with brown hair. He was clean shaven.
He was last seen wearing a cream fleece, blue tracksuit bottoms, blue hat and black trainers.
Police said Washbourne has known links to Herefordshire.
He is understood to have previous convictions for violence against a person offences and false imprisonment.
A police spokesperson said: ‘Urgent actions have already been completed, including circulating the men as wanted via national police systems.
‘Intelligence work to trace the men’s movements is ongoing.
‘Address checks have been made out-of-force too and proved negative so far.
‘As a precaution, we would advise any members of the public who see the two men to not approach them.
‘If you see either of the men, pictured, please immediately call 999.’
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