Stephen Bollard reported to have escaped from Mountjoy Prison

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Stephen Bollard was reported to have escaped from Mountjoy Prison.

The report described him as an armed robber who had terrified victims with an imitation firearm, knives and a wheel-brace.

He absconded during temporary release while working in the officers’ mess, according to the report.

The alarm was raised at around 5pm when prison officers realised he had not returned.