Bristol: Prisoner Wanted Back

9 January 2015, 17:31 | Updated: 9 January 2015, 17:40

Police in Bristol are asking people to look out for a prisoner who is wanted back in custody, after breaking the conditions of his release.

Daniel Shane Gingell, 31, who is from south Bristol, was released on licence after serving a three-year jail term for offences including possession of class A drugs (heroin), burglary, possession of an offensive weapon and shoplifting. 

Police describe him as 6ft tall, of medium build, with hazel eyes and short brown hair. 

They say he speaks with a West Country accent and usually has a short beard or stubble.

He also has a number of tattoos including a dragon on his left arm, a rose on the inside of his left wrist, large stars and a female figure on his right arm.

Anyone see this man, or who has information about his whereabouts, is asked to call 101, quoting reference 644 of December 31st.