A MAN who is serving a sentence for wounding with intent has gone on the run.

David Magee was last seen in Hartlepool today.

"Officers would like help to trace David Magee, 28, who has absconded from Kirklevington Prison whilst on day release today," said a spokeswoman for Cleveland Police.

"He was last seen at a shop on Catcote Road in Hartlepool at around 4.05pm and was wearing a blue striped t-shirt, bright blue tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

"He is currently serving a sentence for section 18 wounding with intent following an incident outside the Force area."

Officers are conducting local enquiries as part of the search for Magee but have appealed for help from the public.

Magee has links to the Hartlepool area. Anyone who may have seen him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101.