Police appeal after offender absconds from Derbyshire jail

Dean Woods failed to return after being allowed day release on 19 November

Police in Derbyshire are appealing for information after a man absconded from an open prison.

Dean Woods did not return to HMP Sudbury after being allowed out on day release on 19 November.

Derbyshire Police said the 40-year-old, who is said to have links to the Liverpool area, is currently serving a 12-year sentence for drugs offences.

He is described as being 5ft 11in, medium build with short brown hair and brown eyes and having a Scouse accent.