Convict absconds from HMP Sudbury

We are appealing for information after a convict absconded from HMP Sudbury.

Abib Edwards left the prison between 9am and 10am today, Friday 23 August.

The 25-year-old was serving a seven-year six-month sentence for fraud, burglary and driving offences and was convicted at North West London Magistrates Court in January 2022.

Edwards is black, around 6ft tall, of medium athletic build. He has black hair with a centre parting and braids to his ears, and black facial hair.

He has links to Tottenham and Harlesden in North London, and the Stevenage area.

Members of the public are asked not to approach Edwards, and instead contact Derbyshire police with reference 554 of 23 August:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.