POLICE are hunting a convicted killer who has escaped from an open prison - with the public being urged to stay away from him.
Marcus Coates, 54, who was jailed in 2012 for manslaughter, has disappeared from HMP Leyhill in Gloucestershire.
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Police are asking the public to call them if they see Marcus Coates Credit: SWNS
Police are now warning Brits to keep their distance if they see him - and to immediately call emergency services.
He’s described as white, male, about 5ft 10ins, with blue eyes and receding mousey brown hair.
He has several tattoos, including his name and a rose on his left hand, a heart and West Ham FC on his right arm and a female’s name across his knuckles on his right hand.
Cops say he was last seen near Bristol Bus Station between 8.30-9.30am on Thursday October 28 wearing a blue polo shirt, blue jacket, blue jeans and grey Puma trainers.
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Police believe Coates has links to London and Kent areas.
A spokesperson for the force said: “If you see Coates, don’t approach, call 999 and give reference number 5221253377.
“If you know where he may be, call 101 and use the same reference number.”
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He's described as white, male, about 5ft 10ins Credit: SWNS