Robber absconds from Sudbury open prison

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Michael Ahearne failed to return following a period of home leave

Police have asked for the public to help them find a convicted robber who absconded from an open prison in Derbyshire.

Michael Ahearne failed to return to HMP Sudbury on 30 April following a period of home leave in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

Anyone who spots the 38-year-old has been advised not to approach him but to contact Derbyshire Police immediately.

They said this could be done by phone or via their website and social media.

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