Breaking news: Inmate who absconded from open prison last seen walking towards York city centre

BREAKING NEWS

Inmate who absconded from open prison last seen walking towards York city centre

James Joseph Smyth, 57, absconded from North Sea Camp in Freiston, Boton, said police

James Joseph Smyth is serving a sentence for grievous bodily harm (GBH) and robbery at North Sea Camp in Freiston, Boston, but failed to return at 2pm on Tuesday (April 30) following an agreed temporary release.

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