A "DANGEROUS" paedophile is on the loose after walking out of Hull prison.

Cops have urged members of the public not to approach Valerijs Gordijis, 46, who was released from jail yesterday.

He had been serving a sentence for sexual offences against children.

Hours after his release, Humberside Police issued a warrant for his arrest to return him to prison.

A spokesman for the force said: "Officers are currently making enquiries to locate Valerijs Gordijis following a warrant issued for his arrest.

"Gordijis was released from HMP Hull today (Monday, 18 November) where he was serving a sentence for sexual offences against children.

"Officers have carried out various enquiries since his prison reported his release and a warrant has now been issued for his arrest to return him to prison.

"If you believe you know where he is, please call police on 101. If you see him, please do not approach him. In an emergency, always call 999."

If you believe you know where Gordijis is, please call Humberside Police on 101 quoting log number 154 of 18 November 2019.

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