POLICE are hunting for David Morgan who is on the run from HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm.

The 42-year-old is described as being 5ft 9in with short greying hair. He was last seen wearing a dark-coloured tracksuit top and blue jeans.

He absconded on Wednesday and was last seen in the Hardwick area of Stockton. He is now thought to be in the Middlesbrough area where he has a number of links.

Cleveland Police said he poses a risk to the public so anyone who sees him is asked to call 999 immediately, reference 143468.