Urgent manhunt launched after prisoner escapes in London

People have been asked not to approach him.

Graham Gomm, 63, had been on remand for burglary offences at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

However, he managed to abscond from custody after being taken to Hammersmith Hospital by prison staff yesterday when he became unwell.

Police were alerted around 01:18 BST on Thursday, 18 July, that Gomm had escaped.

He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt and grey tracksuit.

The Metropolitan Police has said officers are "carrying out searches, working closely with partners, conducting CCTV enquiries and have visited a number of addresses linked to Gomm."

The force added that detectives are concerned for Gomm's welfare as he was undergoing medical care before he escaped.

It also said there is "nothing to suggest that Gomm is a threat to the public" but that if anyone sees him they are asked not to approach him and should call 999.

Information on his whereabouts can also be shared with police via 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting reference CAD0481/18JUL24.

Read more:

• Man left seriously injured in Longford shooting amid reports of feud
• Girl injured in Parnell stabbing could be released from hospital soon
• Five people killed on Irish roads in horrific 24 hour period
• Warning issued to Irish holidaymakers heading to Spain this summer
• Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports death threat to gardaí
• Minister confirms when new local speed limits are being introduced
• Gardaí investigating mass brawl at Waterford minor GAA match