Overview
- Avon and Somerset Police are searching for Matthew Armstrong, 35, a convicted murderer, and Daniel Washbourne, 40, after they left HMP Leyhill between 5pm and 8pm on 1 January.
- Detectives released CCTV showing the outfits worn on New Year’s Day and issued detailed descriptions to help trace the pair.
- A third man suspected of absconding at the same time was arrested in Bristol on Friday.
- Officers have searched addresses and alerted national police systems as enquiries extend beyond South Gloucestershire due to the men’s links to Warwickshire and Herefordshire.
- Anyone who sees the men is urged to call 999 and quote reference 5226000700.