POLICE in South Worcestershire are appealing for help to locate Paul Joseph Doyle who absconded from prison.

Doyle was last seen at HMP Hewell in Tardebigge at approximately 1am on Sunday, December 6.

The 37-year-old is currently serving a custodial sentence for armed robbery.

He is described as a white and approximately 5ft 8ins tall.

West Mercia Police say Doyle is believed to be in Birmingham and has links to the Chelmsley Wood area.

Anyone who might have any information as to his whereabouts is asked to call police immediately on 101.