UPDATE: 4.36pm

Prescoed prison absconder Christopher Pocock has been located and arrested and remains in custody at this time.

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A 60-year-old convicted arsonist is being sought by Gwent Police after absconding from Prescoed Prison near Usk, yesterday.

Christopher Pocock is described as being of medium build, with blue eyes, a goatee-style beard, and receding dark hair.

He was convicted for arson in March 2007 and released on license. He was recalled to prison in 2014.

Pocock has connections in the Cambridge area, and he originates from Hampshire.

He is not a registered sex offender but it is believed there may be a potential risk to the public due to the fact that he is no longer in custody.

If anyone has seen Pocock or has any information about his whereabouts, they are asked to telephone 101, quoting log number 336 3/9/15.