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Man with links to Norwich and Peterborough escapes from prison

Ben Young who's wanted by police Credit: Supplied by police

A man with links to Norwich and Peterborough is being hunted by police after he escaped from prison.

Ben Young, 31, absconded from HMP Springhill in Buckinghamshire on Friday night.

He is described as a white man, around 6ft 1ins tall, of slim build with black hair.

Young was serving a sentence for robbery.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Dale Price, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “We are appealing for the public’s help in tracing Ben Young.

“If you see him, we would ask that you do not approach him, but call 999 instead.

“If anyone has any information relating to the whereabouts of Young, please call Police on 101 quoting reference ‘43190148946’ or make a report online."