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Urgent appeal to locate escaped prisoner with links to Swindon
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Police have issued an urgent warning to the public not to approach a man who has absconded from prison and is known to frequent the Swindon area.
Members of the public are being urged not to approach an escaped prisoner who has known links to Swindon and Reading. Martin MacDonald absconded from Spring Hill Prison on the evening of Sunday, September 20.
Thames Valley Police, whose appeal is being supported by Wiltshire Police, have issued a warning that the 45-year-old should not be approached if spotted. Instead, members of the public are asked to contact emergency services immediately.
MacDonald is described as a white man, 6ft tall, and of medium build. He has very short brown hair and a visible cut to his forehead at the hairline. He also bears several distinctive tattoos, including the date 19/01/81 on the right side of his neck. Additionally, he has the word 'fear' tattooed across his left knuckles and the word 'love' across his right knuckles.
If you see MacDonald, you are advised to call 999 immediately. Anyone with information regarding his current whereabouts or who may have seen him recently is asked to call 101 or report it via the Thames Valley Police website , quoting reference number 43260491390.
Information can also be shared anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.
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