Italian murderer absconds from jail for fourth time

Police unions call for changes in law after Giuseppe Mastini again fails to return from day release

A multiple murderer has absconded for a fourth time from an Italian prison.

Giuseppe Mastini, 60, who was given a life sentence in 1989, absconded during day release from a high security prison in Sassari, Sardinia. Police launched a country-wide manhunt after he failed to return to the jail at midday on Sunday.