A RAPIST from the North-East serving a life sentence in prison has gone on the run, police said today.

42-year-old Frank Dalton went missing from HMP North Sea Camp near Boston shortly after 6.30pm on Sunday, Lincolnshire Police said. He disappeared with Jason Millard, 40, from Milton Keynes, who is also serving a life sentence for rape.

Detectives believe the pair might have hitched a lift from a passing driver before returning to their home areas.

Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Gibbon said: "These two men may be a risk to the public and, if anyone sees them, they should not be approached."

Millard is described as about 5ft 3in and of medium build, with grey hair and a full grey beard.

Dalton is described as 5ft 5in, with blue eyes and receding brown hair.