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| Jailed arsonist goes on the run | |
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| A man convicted of attempted arson with intent to endanger life has absconded after being jailed for seven years. | |
| Julian Christopher Chautard, 39, went missing after he was taken to Pentonville prison following a hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday. | |
| He is described as 5ft 7in tall and slim with fair hair and blue eyes and is said to have connections in France. | |
| A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the police are investigating the circumstances. | A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the police are investigating the circumstances. |
| Chautard, who is also known to have links to the Hackney, Edgware and Kings Cross areas of London, was convicted of four counts of attempted arson to endanger life. | |
| The Met said he is thought to have escaped shortly after arriving at Pentonville prison at about 1900 GMT. | |
| The Ministry of Justice said in a statement: "On March 27, prisoner Julian Christopher Chautard, DOB 23/3/70, escaped from custody while being processed on arrival at HMP Pentonville. | |
| "The circumstances around the escape will be fully investigated." | |
| It said it is now a matter for the police. |