HMP Sudbury: Inmate who absconded from open prison found

Image source, Derbyshire Police

Image caption, Derbyshire Police said West had been found

A man serving an eight-year sentence for battery has been found after he absconded from an open prison.

Matthew West walked out of HMP Sudbury at 20:15 BST on Tuesday, Derbyshire Police said.

The force has said West, 39, who is serving his sentence in the Category D facility, is "no longer being sought by officers".

Derbyshire Police thanked the public for helping them with their appeal to find him.

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