POLICE are appealing for help from the public to find two absconders from HM Prison Leyhill, at Tortworth, last seen heading towards Cam.
The two men, Marcus McAlpine and Stephen Gurney, went missing on Sunday afternoon.
They were last seen at about 4.45pm and failed to appear for the 8.30pm roll call.
It is thought they absconded together but it is possible they may have now split up.
Information has been received that the two men were seen walking through North Nibley this morning heading towards Cam via Stinchcombe.
Stephen Gurney, aged 43, was serving an indeterminate prison sentence for armed robbery. He is described as white male, 5ft 8ins tall, of average build with 21 tattoos over body and legs. He is originally from Chelsea, London.
Marcus McAlpine, also aged 43, was serving an indeterminate prison sentence for an assault. He is described as a white male, 6ft 1ins tall, of average build with a tribal tattoo on his left arm. He is originally from Lewisham.
Anyone who spots both or either of the men is asked not to approach them but to call the 999 emergency number immediately.
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