Police warning after convicted robber escapes prison

Police have issued an urgent appeal to track down a violent robber who has escaped from an open prison in Doncaster.

Ricky-Lee Langford, 30, was reported missing from HMP Hatfield, in Thorne Road, on Friday 30 December.

He is serving a seven year sentence in relation to two robberies which occurred in 2011.

Police say he is originally from Maltby and is known to travel in Maltby, Doncaster and Thurcroft.

Numerous enquiries have already been carried out since Langford absconded and officers would like to ask anyone with information as to his whereabouts to contact them.

Detectives believe Langford will seek to avoid arrest and could use violence. They are advising people not to approach him and to contact police.

If you know where Langford could be, or think you may have seen him, please call 101 quoting incident number 769 of 30 December 2016.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.