Prison absconder caught and charged after 24-hour burglary spree and Orwell swim
A man who absconded from Hollesley Bay Prison went on to burgle an Ipswich Post Office and a house before a swim in the River Orwell and being arrested – all within 24 hours.
The details: Damian Davies, 36, of no fixed address, was charged with multiple offences following his brief freedom from Hollesley Bay Prison on Thursday, 17 July.
- His first target was a house in Hollesley, where he smashed a window in a door to gain entry and stole a bicycle, clothing and food.
- The following morning at around 01:15, Davies struck again – this time breaking into the Post Office in Carr Street, Ipswich. He smashed the glass doors to gain entry and made off with vapes, sweets and drinks.
- Just over two hours later at 03:35, police received another call reporting that a man had gone into the River Orwell near Regatta Quay before getting out and walking along the pavement.
- Officers located Davies and arrested him on suspicion of burglary and absconding from prison.
What's next: Davies appeared before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 19 July, where he was remanded in custody. His next hearing is scheduled for Monday, 18 August at Ipswich Crown Court.
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