The police have released CCTV images after offenders tried to get packages inside a prison. 

Thames Valley Police released images of three men officers believe may have vital information about a conspiracy to convey items into HMP Aylesbury.

The incident happened on May 18 at around 4.05pm when an offender tried to throw a package over the prison wall three times before running off.

Months later on August 10 at about 3.10pm, an offender walked up to the prison wall and threw two black wash bags full of mobile phones and other items over the wall on two separate occasions. Officers recovered these bags.

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Police Staff Investigator Mark Weatherstone of the Prison Crime Investigation Team said: “I am appealing to anybody who recognises these men to please get in touch with us as we believe they may have vital information about these incidents.

“If you are any of the men pictured, please come forward as soon as possible.

“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230359451.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”