Sex offender Isaac Parker absconds from HMP Leyhill

A "dangerous" sex offender is on the run from HMP Leyhill near Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police have said.

Isaac Parker, 59, was last seen at the prison at about 08.30 BST.

Parker is serving a sentence for sexual offences and robbery. He is "considered dangerous" and the public are advised not to approach him.

He may be wearing a grey prison tracksuit or a grey jumper, red t-shirt, blue jeans and white Reebok trainers, police said.

Parker has links to the Reading and Oxford areas.