John Booth was an inmate at HMP Leyhill open prison
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An attempted murderer is still on the run after absconding from an open prison.
John Stephen Booth left Leyhill prison in South Gloucestershire on Thursday.
The 48-year-old prisoner was convicted of attempted murder in London in 1981.
He is described as white, 6ft 5ins tall, of very thin build with cropped grey hair and a beard and moustache. His arms and hands are quite heavily scarred.
Police have asked anyone who sees him or has information on his whereabouts to call 999.
A police spokeswoman said if spotted Booth should not be approached.