Firearms offence prisoner spotted while on the run

An inmate who absconded from an open prison has been spotted while on the run, police have said.

Thames Valley Police is searching for Brian Odour, 34, after he failed to return to HMP Springhill in Buckinghamshire on Tuesday.

Odour was jailed after being convicted of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, the force said.

Officers said Odour has been seen in the Fulham and Hammersmith areas of London since he absconded.

He had been granted a temporary licence of leave, but was told he needed to return after it was revoked.

He is described as about 6ft tall and of medium build.

Previously, police said he was known to also frequent the areas of Bushey in Hertfordshire, Dunstable and Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire, and Hayes and Edgware in London.

Members of the public have been warned not to approach the prisoner if they see him but instead contact the police.

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