A convicted killer is still on the run , more than two weeks after he failed to return to an open prison.

Malcolm Parker disappeared from Blantyre House, in Goudhurst, after being released on temporary licence for a home visit on January 6.

The 55-year-old was jailed for 18 years in 1990 for the manslaughter of a female cashier during an armed robbery at a bookmaker's.

But while on licence, he carried out a string of armed robberies at London bookies using an imitation firearm to terrify staff.

Parker was jailed for life - to serve a minimum of 20 years - in August 2005 after pleading guilty to eight counts of armed robbery.

Parker, from Croydon, was due to return by 5.30pm after being released for the day on Monday, January 6. He failed to do so and remains at large.

Police said Parker should not be approached and anyone who sees him should immediately phone 999.

He is described as black, 6ft 1ins, of medium build and balding. He has a distinctive scar on his left elbow between one and two inches-long.

Anyone with information is asked to phone police on 020 8358 1752 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.