Urgent appeal to find convicted murderer Jason Mills who has absconded from Leyhill Prison

Police are hunting a convicted killer who has absconded from prison.

Jason Mills, 49, was jailed in 2001 and was last seen at Bridewell Police Station in Bristol at at 9.45am yesterday (April 6).

Avon & Somerset Police said: “Can you help us find Jason Mills?

“Mills attended Bridewell Police Station in Bristol at 9.45am yesterday (Wednesday 6 April) but failed to return to HMP Leyhill as required.

“The 49-year-old was wearing a black Nike cap, black vest, blue coat, blue jeans and white Adidas trainers.

“Mills was convicted of a domestic murder in 2001. He is known to have links to Essex, where the offence took place.”

Police are asking that if you see Mills, please don’t approach and call 999 quoting reference 5222081856, or ring 101 with any other information.