A man who is serving a sentence for an incident of GBH with intent has escaped from HMP Springhill.

The police are now appealing for the public's help after Aaron Stephen Williams, aged 41, absconded at around 6pm on Saturday (July 31).

Williams is 5ft 11ins tall and of a slim build, he has blue eyes, and short mousey coloured hair.

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He is believed to have links in the Wolverton area of Milton Keynes.

Police Staff Investigator Mark Weatherstone, of Aylesbury police station, said: “We are appealing for the help of the public to locate Williams, who absconded on Saturday.

“If you see him, do not approach him and call 999 instead. You can also make a report online if you have any information on Williams’ whereabouts and please quote 43210341793 when doing so.

“Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”