Police want the public to help them find escaped prisoner

Gwent Police said they are after information to find 36-year-old Liam Wall, who absconded from HMP Prescoed on Sunday

Wall is described as being about five foot eight inches tall and bald, with brown eyes and a brown beard.
Author: Tom PreecePublished 16th Dec 2025

Police are appealing for help from the public after a prisoner escaped from HMP Prescoed in south Wales.

Gwent Police said they are after information to find 36-year-old Liam Wall, who absconded from the prison on Sunday.

He was convicted of drugs offences at Cardiff Crown Court in July 2017.

Wall is described as being about five foot eight inches tall and bald, with brown eyes and a brown beard.

Members of the public are advised not to approach Wall.

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