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Murderer among two prisoners at large after absconding on New Year's Day
Matthew Armstrong, convicted of murder, and Daniel Washbourne, with violent offence history, absconded from HMP Leyhill on Jan 1; police urge public to report sightings immediately.
- On Thursday, January 1, two prisoners absconded from HMP Leyhill between 5pm and 8pm, including convicted murderer Matthew Armstrong, 35, police said.
- Avon and Somerset Police said both absconders have prior violent convictions, including Daniel Washbourne, 40, who has convictions for violence against a person and false imprisonment.
- Avon and Somerset Police published CCTV footage and descriptions showing Armstrong in a burgundy or orange coat and Washbourne in a cream fleece on New Year's Day.
- Officers confirmed a third suspected inmate was arrested in Bristol as searches continued, and police circulated the absconders via national police systems, Avon and Somerset Police said.
- Members of the public are urged not to approach the men and to call 999 quoting reference number 5226000700, as address checks and intelligence work remain ongoing, police said.
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Wilts & Gloucestershire StandardUrgent warning after two convicts including murderer escape prison
A CONVICTED murderer and another man have escaped from a prison in South Gloucestershire.
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