Gardaí have asked for the public's help in tracing a prisoner who absconded from Shelton Abbey, Arklow, Co Wicklow this morning.

Fredrick Lee, aged 51 years, left the prison between 6.30am and 7.30am.

He is described as 5'9'' with brown hair and brown eyes.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Arklow Garda Station on 0402 26320 or Wicklow Garda Station on 0404 60140 or any Garda Station.