A man who was jailed for murder has gone on the run from prison in Aylesbury. 

Members of the public are being warned not to approach Nicholas Redding, 45, if they see him but to call 999. 

Redding - who is in prison after being convicted of murder - is wanted for escaping lawful custody after going on the run from HMP Springhill on November 19. 

He is described as white, 6ft, slim build, dark brown hair and has hazel eyes.

He is blind in his right eye which appears to be opaque and he has a West Country accent. 

He has links to Dorset, Wiltshire, Avon and Somerset.