POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a man who absconded from prison.

Graham Richard Farrell was out on a one day release licence on April 27 when he failed to return to HMP Coldingley.

The 48-year-old was last seen at around 3pm when he got on a train at Swanley which was bound for London Victoria.

Farrell is described as white, 5ft 5ins tall, of medium build with blue eyes, a fair complexion and very short brown hair.

He has a tattoo of a Thai character on his right arm and was wearing a grey Nike t-shirt, blue jeans, a green coat and black boots.

He may have been carrying a dark blue holdall.

Farrell is currently serving a 12 year sentence for armed robberies and other violent offences in London.

He has connections to Kent and south east London.

He should not be approached directly by a member of the public.

Anyone with information should call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference M/12/3480845 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.