A prisoner serving a sentence for violent offences is on the run after absconding from a jail near York.
Leah Dixon, 20, was serving a three-year sentence at HMP Askham Grange, Askham Richard, following her conviction at Teesside Crown Court for grievous bodily harm with intent against a woman at a pub in Hartlepool.
“Extensive enquiries have been ongoing since she absconded from the prison on December 19, 2015,” said a police spokeswoman.
“These have largely been focused in the Hartlepool and Middlesbrough areas where she has connections.”
Have you seen her?
Leah Dixon is…
| white | 5ft 3in tall |
| of slim build | |
| shoulder-length dyed blonde hair which she wears in a ponytail |
She has…
| green eyes | |
| a Hartlepool/North East accent | |
| a love heart tattoo on her right wrist | |
| and a bar piercing on her belly button. |
North Yorkshire police are appealing for anyone with information about Leah’s whereabouts to get in touch – contact details below.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, and speak to the Force Control Room | |
| Or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 |
| Quote reference number 12150225168 |