Wanted prisoner Sean Tate

Police are reissuing their appeal for information in regards to locating 47 year old Sean Tate, who is currently unlawfully at large.

Tate was serving a six year custodial sentence for a number of offences including robbery, kidnapping and possession of an offensive weapon to cause an indictable offence.

He was in the custody of prison officers at a property in the Antrim Road area of North Belfast on Friday 27th October when he made off along Salisbury Avenue shortly before 11:40am.

Tate was last seen wearing grey and blue trainers with a fluorescent swoosh, navy blue jeans, grey fleece and black polo shirt.

Police are appealing to anyone who has seen Sean Tate, or who knows of his whereabouts, not to approach him but to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 656 27/10/23.

Police are also appealing directly to Sean to hand himself in.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous.