A MAN jailed for selling crack cocaine, cannabis and diamorphine and carrying a shotgun has escaped from HMP Springhill.

Bradley Ruby, aged 24, absconded from HMP Springhill at 10am today (January 13).

Police describe him as 5ft 10ins, of medium build, with brown hair and a tattoo of a smiley face on his left hand.

Investigating officer, Police Staff Investigator Mark Weatherstone said: “We are appealing for information from the public to help find Bradley Ruby, who absconded from HMP Springhill this morning.

“If anyone sees Ruby, please do not approach him, instead call 999, quoting investigation reference 43230018318.”