Manhunt for escaped prisoner as public warned not to approach him

20 July 2024 , 13:29

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Manhunt for escaped prisoner as public warned not to approach him

A manhunt has been launched for escaped prisoner Gary Rootham from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire as police warned members of the public not to approach him

Police have launched a manhunt for an escaped prisoner as members of the public have been warned to to approach him.

Gary Rootham was last seen at about 4.50pm yesterday by prison staff at HMP Leyhill, in South Gloucestershire wearing a dark Nike polo shirt, dark jogging bottoms and black trainers with white soles. He is about 5ft 11ins, has short dark brown hair and is usually clean shaven.

He has links to Reading and Cornwall. Avon and Somerset Police said: "If you see Rootham, please don’t approach, call 999 quoting 5224188647, or call 101 with other information."

Henry Morgan