Police hunt for Morgan Freeman after prison recall

By Laura Linham 9th Oct 2025

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Local News by Laura Linham 9th Oct 2025

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Morgan Freeman, 27, linked to Somerset towns, is wanted for licence breach.

A man with links to Shepton and Wells is being hunted by police.

Morgan Freeman, 27, is being sought by Avon and Somerset Police for breaching his licence conditions.

He's described as white, around 5 ft 4 in tall, of slim build, with light brown or ginger hair and a beard. He has several distinctive tattoos — including a mandala, a roulette wheel and script.

Freeman is known to have links to Shepton Mallet, Wells, Frome, Ilminster, Bruton and Taunton.

Anyone who sees him is urged to call 999 and quote reference 5225268216. Information can also be passed to police on 101.

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