Derbyshire Police are urgently searching for Edwin Newman, a 45-year-old prisoner who failed to return to HMP Sudbury open prison after a day release on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Newman is serving a sentence for false imprisonment and making threats to kill, and is believed to have links to Manchester and Weymouth.
Details of the Escape
Newman left the category D prison near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, at 11:40 am on July 16 and was expected to return later that day. When he did not come back, police launched a public appeal. He was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms, a white Ben Sherman t-shirt, a grey Nike jumper, and blue Nike trainers.
Authorities describe Newman as white, with a bald head and stubble. They urge the public not to approach him if spotted, but to contact police immediately. Derbyshire Police stated: "We are appealing for the public’s help after a convict failed to return to Sudbury open prison after a period of day release. Edwin Newman, who is serving a prison sentence for threats to kill and false imprisonment, left the open prison at 11.40am on 16 July and failed to return later that day."
How to Report Information
Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire Police via their website, Facebook page, or by calling 101, quoting reference 1103 of 16 July. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Police emphasize that Newman should not be approached due to his history of threats and violence.
