Police have launched a manhunt for a burglar who fled from prison and warned anyone who sees him that he should not be approached.

Anthony Kingwell was last seen by staff at Ford Prison, near Littlehampton, at about 11am on Friday, March 5.

He was serving a four-year sentence for burglary.

Kingwell is white, 5ft 8in tall and slight. He is clean shaven with green eyes and brown hair.

Sussex Police are hunting for burglar Anthony Kingwell who fled Ford prison

Sussex Police are hunting for burglar Anthony Kingwell who fled Ford prison

After he had been on the run for five days, Sussex Police launched a public appeal for information on the 39-year-old's whereabouts. The force say he is wanted for absconding from Ford Prison, and is known to have links to Worthing and Ashford in Kent.

Sussex Police spokesman said: "Anyone who sees him is advised not to approach him, but should call 101 quoting serial 519 of 05/03."

"You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it to them online. "