Police are on the hunt for a Sutton man who escaped from an open air prison in West Sussex.

Michael O'Rourke, 36, from Sutton, was reported missing from Ford Open Prison in Arundel, West Sussex, at 4.30pm on Wednesday, May 6.

Mr O'Rourke, who is serving a sentence for burglary and theft, is known to have got a taxi from Horsham railway station, in West Sussex, at around 9pm.

There have been a number of reported sightings of Mr O'Rourke in Sutton where he has previously offended.

The 36-year-old is white, of medium build and is 5' 8ft. He has a cleanly shaved head and was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms, a white jumper and black trousers with a white trim.

He is also believed to be carrying a large green raincoat.

If you have any information on Michael O'Rourke's whereabouts please email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 (Sussex) quoting Operation Parcel. If you see him, do not approach, but dial 999 immediately.