Gwent Police is appealing for information to locate 60 year old Christopher Pocock who absconded from Prescoed Prison, Usk today (Thursday September 3rd, 2015)

Pocock is described as medium build, blue eyes, medium build, goatee- style beard and receding dark hair

He was convicted for arson in March 2007 and released on license. He was recalled to prison in 2014.

Pocock has connections in the Cambridge area and he originates from Hampshire

Pocock is not a registered sex offender but it’s believed there may be a potential risk to the public due to the fact that the individual is no longer in the custody of the prison service

Gwent Police has activated its operational plan with the aim of locating him, and the prison is co-operating fully with us.

If anyone has seen Christopher Pocock or has any information about his whereabouts they are asked to ring 101 quoting log 336 3/9/15