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| Jailed arsonist goes on the run | Jailed arsonist goes on the run |
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| An arsonist has absconded from prison just hours after he was convicted. | An arsonist has absconded from prison just hours after he was convicted. |
| Julien Christopher Chautard, 39, went missing after he was taken to London's Pentonville prison following a hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday. | Julien Christopher Chautard, 39, went missing after he was taken to London's Pentonville prison following a hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday. |
| He was convicted of arson with intent to endanger life and arson and was given seven years and 12-month 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. | 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 were investigating the circumstances. | A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the police were investigating the circumstances. |
| Chautard is also known to have links to the Hackney, Edgware and Kings Cross areas of London. | 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 Julien 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. |