Prisoner absconds from HMP Sudbury

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

David Foskett left the prison between 12.15pm and 4.45pm on Thursday 21 November.

The 49-year-old is described as white, 5ft 3ins tall, and has closely shaven brown hair. He has scars on the right side of his head, a cross tattoo on his right arm and bulldogs on both arms.

Foskett, who the public are asked not to approach, has links to the Lancaster, Morecambe, and Greater Manchester areas.

He had been sentenced to six years in prison at Preston Crown Court in December 2020 for robbery.

If you know where he is please contact Derbyshire police with reference 937-211124:

• 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.