Dangerous sex offender who could 'cause real harm to anyone he comes across' escapes from prison

Police have said that an 'extremely dangerous' sex offender who has escaped from prison could be anywhere in the country.

Paul Robson - who presents a 'particular danger to women and children' - absconded from an open prison, HMP North Sea Camp in Lincolnshire, yesterday morning (Sunday).

The 56-year-old is serving a life sentence for attempted rape and indecent assault.

He was jailed in 2000 after breaking into a woman's home and sexually assaulting her while holding a knife to her throat.

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Lincolnshire Police said that Robson could now be anywhere across the country as they warned people not to approach him.

Anyone who does spot him is being urged to call 999 straight away.

Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox said: "We are still working tirelessly to locate Paul Robson and are still working through numerous lines of enquiry.

"He could be anywhere in the country, and we are really keen to hear from the public with potential sightings so we can take this man off our streets.

"Robson is a dangerous sex offender and while he presents a particular danger to women and young children, I believe he can cause real harm to anyone he comes across.

"If you see Robson, please do not approach him, and do not try to apprehend him yourself. Call 999 immediately.

"We are really grateful for all the shares so far and rest assured we will continue our efforts to find and arrest him. Thank you."

Robson is described as a white male with a bald head, a long goatee beard and is of a slim build.

If you see Robson, call 999 quoting incident 202 of 13 February.

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