Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing a prisoner who absconded from Shelton Abbey, Arklow in county Wicklow this morning.
51-year-old Fredrick Lee left the prison between 6:30am and 7:30am.
He is described as 5 foot 9 with brown hair and brown eyes.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact Arklow Garda Station.
