A manhunt is underway after a 30-year-old escaped police custody.

Christopher Grant, from Loughton, is wanted by Essex Police for escaping lawful custody.

He is described as 5ft 9in tall, with brown scruffy hair, of medium build with a parachute regiment tattoo on his left arm.

He has links to Loughton and the Chingford area of east London.

If you’ve seen him or have any information about where he is call Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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