PSNI appeal for prisoner 'unlawfully at large' to hand himself in

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Police are asking for a prisoner who's unlawfully at large to hand himself in. 

37 year old William Patterson was temporarily released from prison on March 18th, ad was due to return two days later. 

He was serving a sentence for 4 counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, grievous bodily harm, 6 counts of theft, criminal damage and 2 counts of robbery.

Police say Patterson was temporarily released from prison on 18 March and was due to return on 20 March, but has so far failed to return.

He is described as being around 176cm tall, of slim build with brown hair and a fresh complexion. 

A PSNI spokesperson said "We believe he has connections to Belfast and Dundonald.

"Despite exhaustive attempts to arrest Patterson, police have been unable to locate him.

"We are appealing to anyone who has seen William Patterson, or who knows of his whereabouts not to approach him but to contact Police on 101 quoting reference number RM20022657.

Police would also appeal directly to him directly to hand himself in."

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