Police continue to look for a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill last year.

Thames Valley Police has renewed its appeal to trace John Loveridge, aged 36, who absconded the prison on October 17, 2021.

He is approximately 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build with short, dark hair and a beard.

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Loveridge is known to Bicester and Daventry but also may have been in the Cirencester area of Gloucestershire or in Dorset.

Police Staff Investigator Mark Weatherstone, of Aylesbury police station, said: “We are appealing for the help of the public to trace Loveridge.

“Information suggests that Loveridege may be in Cirencester in Gloucestershire or in areas of Dorset.

“If you see him, do not approach him and call 999 instead.

“If you have any information as to he may be you can also call 101 or make a report online quoting 4321047953.

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

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