Double Prison Break Chaos at HMP Sudbury!

Derbyshire Police are on the hunt after two prisoners made a daring escape from HMP Sudbury on Wednesday afternoon.

Who Escaped?

Benjamin Pownall, 27, and Jack Humphries, 28, vanished around 5.15pm on 6 December. The pair are believed to have fled in a vehicle heading towards Staffordshire.

Criminal Records Revealed

  • Pownall was serving over four years for robbery, weapons, and driving offences.
  • Humphries had a seven-year, two-month sentence for drug crimes.

What Now?

Both men have ties to the Stoke area. Police warn the public not to approach them under any circumstances.

If you spot them or have any info, call Derbyshire Police on 101 quoting reference 23*751340. You can also report anonymously via CrimeStoppers at 0800 555 111 or online.

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