AWOL prisoner Kevin Grant

POLICE have appealed for information about a prisoner who has “gone on the run” from jail.

Kevin Grint (31) has been unlawfully at large from Magilligan Prison since Wednesday last where he was being detained for obstructing police, criminal damage and common assault.

He is described as 1.75m tall, medium build with a fresh complexion, brown hair and green eyes with a piercing in his left ear.

Tattoos include “KG:” on his upper right arm and “Caoinin” on his upper back.

His distinguishing marks include scars on his forehead, upper and lower left arm, left hand and both knees.

A police spokesperson asked members of the public if they saw anyone matching this description to contact their nearest police station on the 101 non-emergency telephone number.

Or alternatively they contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111