SEX offenders who escaped from prison could be in Teesside, police say.

Criminals Christopher Addison and Scott Noon absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire at around 5.45pm on Thursday, July 27.

Both men are serving indeterminate custodial sentences, Addison for a sexual assault and Noon for rape and GBH.

Addison, who has links to Teesside, is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, of thin build and clean shaven with brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo saying MAM on his upper right arm.

Noon, who has connections in South Yorkshire, is white, 5ft 8ins, medium build with a moustache and blue eyes.

  • Anyone who sees either man is asked to call 999 and provide the call handler with reference 5217172019.
  • Those with information about where the pair may be should call non-emergency number 101 quoting the same number.
  • Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.