A man who was jailed for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs has escaped from prison.

James Alan Philip Vaughan, 37, absconded from HMP Springhill on November 20.

Members of the public are being warned not to approach him if they see him, and to call 999 instead.

He has been described as white, 5ft 9ins, of heavy build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

He has a large scar across his face from his forehead to his cheek.

Police said Vaughan has links to Sussex areas, in particular Horsham, Hove, Brighton, Shoreham, Lewes, and is also believed to have links to Birmingham and Kent including Faversham, Maidstone, Rainham and Sidcup.

They also said his escape is not being linked to others who have absconded from the same prison.