Convicted murderer on run from Sudbury
TWO prisoners serving life at a Derbyshire jail have gone on the run.
Gary Gibbon, 43, was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court in 1985 to life for the murder of Nat Cook, 43, whose body was found near his home in Peterlee, County Durham, with his throat slashed by a broken bottle.
Gibbon absconded from Sudbury Open Prison on Friday.
He is originally from Peterlee.
He is white, 5ft 8ins tall, with shaved hair, blue eyes, and a North East accent.
He has several scars and tattoos.
Meanwhile, Lee McCormick, 30, who was sentenced at Manchester City Crown Court in 1998 to life in prison for wounding with intent, is also on the run.
He also absconded from the open jail on Friday after a period of temporary leave.
He is white, aged 30, 5ft 10in tall, slim to medium build, with short brown hair, blue eyes and has a northern accent.
His last known address was in the Heywood area of Rochdale.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these men should contact police on 0345 123 3333 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
6 Comments
by Pierrepoint, Derby
Monday, February 08 2010, 3:45PM
“I am amazed that so many people cannot comprehend the concept of an open prison nor its purpose in the penal system.”
by Angela, Derby
Monday, February 08 2010, 3:38PM
“Given how many criminals have walked out of the gates in the last 12 months it is high time it was either turned into a prison with walls surrounding it with barbed wire at the top, or closed down altogether. How many of those walking out the gates have gone to commit other crimes while running around free? At least one had reverted to type, robbing people armed with a knife, they are in prison for a reason, they should remain behind bars not allowed to wander at will.”
by John, Derby
Monday, February 08 2010, 3:26PM
“I think it's about time the Prison Service built a 20ft high wall around this place and made it a proper prison. But there again the do gooders and human rights brigade would be up in arms.”
by db, derby
Monday, February 08 2010, 3:21PM
“What is a convicted murderer doing in an open prison???”
by Erez, Uncanny Valley, Derby
Monday, February 08 2010, 1:13PM
“He'll be back, they always come back And he has been in prison since he was 18.
He'll end up thinking "Stuff this, I prefer being prison" soon enough.
I wager three denari on him handing himself in on Friday.”
by Tom Fulep, Sinfin
Monday, February 08 2010, 12:58PM
“A murderer escaping from Sudbury? That just isn't news anymore.”