Police are trying to trace a convicted arsonist who escaped from prison.

Carl Robbins, 40, who has links to Basildon, was reported missing from Suffolk’s Hollesley Bay prison on Sunday morning.

He was serving an indeterminate sentence for arson with intent to endanger life and had last been seen at 6am.

He is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build, with dark shaven hair and brown eyes.

He has a large number of tattoos including some on his hands, neck, arms and legs.

Police urge anyone with information about where he is now to contact officers on 101.

Members of the public should not approach him.