Derek Pinto absconded from Hollesley Bay prison
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An inmate who could not resist the overwhelming temptation to walk away from open prison and see his family before lockdown has received more time in a higher security jail.
Derek Pinto was handed another four months custody on an eight-year term imposed at Blackfriars Crown Court for possessing a loaded handgun.
The 22-year old, who absconded from Hollesley Bay prison as another national Covid-19 lockdown loomed last year, pleaded guilty to escaping lawful custody at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday.
Pinto returned to Hollesley Bay prison the following day
Derek Pinto absconded from Hollesley Bay prison
- Credit: Archant
An inmate who could not resist the overwhelming temptation to walk away from open prison and see his family before lockdown has received more time in a higher security jail.
Derek Pinto was handed another four months custody on an eight-year term imposed at Blackfriars Crown Court for possessing a loaded handgun.
The 22-year old, who absconded from Hollesley Bay prison as another national Covid-19 lockdown loomed last year, pleaded guilty to escaping lawful custody at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday.
Pinto returned to Hollesley Bay prison the following day