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A man convicted of attempted arson with intent to endanger life has absconded after being jailed for seven years. An arsonist has absconded from prison just hours after he was convicted.
Julian Christopher Chautard, 39, went missing after he was taken to Pentonville prison following a hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday. Julien 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. He was convicted of one count of arson with intent to endanger life and one count of arson and given seven and 12-year prison terms, to run concurrently.
Chautard is 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. Chautard is also known to have links to the Hackney, Edgware and Kings Cross areas of London.
The Met said he is thought to have escaped shortly after arriving at Pentonville prison at about 1900 GMT.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 Ministry of Justice said in a statement: "On March 27, prisoner Julien 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.""The circumstances around the escape will be fully investigated."
It said it is now a matter for the police.It said it is now a matter for the police.