Sudbury Prison Open again!

A child killer who was jailed for life for drowning his four-month-old daughter is the latest convict to abscond from Sudbury Prison.

Derbyshire police have issued a photograph of David Chapman after he failed to return to the open prison on Sunday.

Chapman, 55, from London, was sentenced at the Old Bailey, London, in 1983 for killing his daughter.

He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of thin build, with short, grey hair and brown eyes.

He has a tattoo on his left arm and uses aliases of Aubery Ashby and Ashby Aubery (very imaginative) and is a known cross dresser. His favourite attire is a a black arrow patterned dress with a capital P on the back.

During 2005-6, 76 prisoners absconded from Sudbury Prison, according to Home Office statistics.

Five killers have gone on the run in the past six months.

A spokeswoman for Derbyshire police said: "We've notified police forces where Chapman's known to have connections, as well as relatives and the media.

"Anyone with information on Chapman's whereabouts should contact the police immediately.

"We would never recommend that a member of the public approaches an absconded prisoner."

Information should be passed to Derbyshire police on 0845 123 3333.

Meanwhile back at the prison the party goes on.

Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-23 03:28:35