Avon and Somerset Police of Jason Mills
(Picture: PA)A manhunt has been launched for a convicted murderer who absconded from open prison.
Jason Mills, 49, attended Bridewell police station in Bristol city centre on Wednesday morning but failed to return to HMP Leyhill as required.
Officers warned anyone who sees Mills - who has links to Essex - to dial 999 and not to approach him.
The killer was found guilty in 2001 of murdering girlfriend Toni Mills, 24, in Essex Avenue, Jaywick.
She had a four-year-old son at the time of her death.
It later emerged Mills had 99 previous convictions including theft, fraud and firearms offences.
We need the public to call 999 if they see Jason Mills, 49, who failed to return to HMP Leyhill yesterday (6 Apr).
— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) April 7, 2022
He was wearing a black Nike cap, black vest, blue coat, blue jeans and white Adidas trainers.
If you see him call 999 ref 5222081856: https://t.co/B9ouG8f3kf pic.twitter.com/mCjna2vSNk
Avon and Somerset Police said Mills was wearing a black Nike cap, black vest, blue coat, blue jeans and white Adidas trainers.
A spokesman added: “Mills was convicted of a domestic murder in 2001.
“He is known to have links to Essex, where the offence took place.”
