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Cops searching for man jailed for robbery and kidnapping who escaped custody

Sean Tate (47) is currently unlawfully at large.

Liam Tunney

Yesterday at 19:16

The PSNI are currently working to locate a man jailed for robbery and kidnapping offences who escaped from the custody of prison officers in north Belfast today.

Sean Tate (47) is currently unlawfully at large after having been on accompanied temporary release (ATR Leave) in the area.

“Tate, who 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, was in the custody of prison officers at a property in the Antrim Road area of north Belfast on Friday October 27,” said a PSNI spokesperson.

“Sean, described as wearing grey and blue trainers with a fluorescent swoosh, navy blue jeans, grey fleece and black polo shirt, made along the Salisbury Avenue area shortly before 11:40am.

“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 would also appeal directly to him directly to hand himself in.

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

An entry on the Department of Justice website describes Tate as being around 1.78m tall and of slim build and pale complexion with brown hair and eyes.

He also has distinguishing scars on his chest, right knee and mid back.