22/07/2015

Appeal After Prisoner Released By Accident

The Met Police have issued an appeal for information after a prisoner was released from Wandsworth Prison in error last week.

On Friday, 17 July, police were informed by the prison service that 34-year-old Ryan Byrne had been released from jail. He had been sentenced to a total nine years earlier this year for burglary, theft and robbery. Enquiries are now underway to trace his whereabouts.

He is described as white, 5ft 11in tall and of medium build. He has blue eyes and a goatee beard.

Anyone who has seen Byrne, or has any information on his whereabouts, is asked to contact police.

(JP/LM)

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