Police issue fresh appeal to trace convict who absconded from Derbyshire’s open prison

Rory Allen left HMP Sudbury with two other convicts on December 5.

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One has been recaptured but the other two remain at large.

Thirty-three-year-old Allen was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin at Worcester Crown Court in 2018.

He is black, 6ft 2in tall and of thin build.

He has brown eyes, black hair and a black moustache.

A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “While he has links to the Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, officers think he may be in the Bristol area.

“Allen has ‘Tug’ tattooed on his right arm and should not be approached by members of the public.

Anyone who sees him or knows where he is should contact Derbyshire police immediately on 101, quoting reference 906 of December 5.

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