Murderer among two prisoners at large after absconding from jail on New Year's Day

Two prisoners are being hunted by police after absconding from jail on New Year's Day.

Avon and Somerset Police are searching for Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who both have a history of violent offences, with Armstrong convicted of murder.

A third prisoner who is suspected of having absconded at the same time was arrested today.

The men fled from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire between 5pm and 8pm on 1 January.

Police have warned members of the public who may spot the prisoners to stay away from them and call 999 right away.

Armstrong, 35, and who has known links to Warwickshire, has been described as white, about 5ft 9ins, with ginger hair and scars on his forehead.

He was last seen wearing a burgundy/orange coat, grey cap, grey tracksuit suit bottoms with blue on the side, and black boots.

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Armstrong was convicted in the late-2000s of a murder that occurred during a robbery in Warwickshire.

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