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Police appeal to trace prisoner absconded from HMP Leyhill

42 year old Gary Rootham has absconded from the jail in South Gloucestershire.

The 42 year old is serving sentences relating robbery and burglary offences.
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 21st Jul 2024
Last updated 21st Jul 2024

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help to trace a prisoner.

42 year old Gary Rootham - who was serving sentenced related to robbery and burglary - absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire on Friday.

He's said to have links to Cornwall and Reading.

People are being asked not to approach him but to call 999.

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