Escaped prisoner hunted after Lewisham medical facility absconding

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 16:57 · Archive

Anthony Lloyd, 38, escaped from a medical facility in Lewisham on Friday afternoon and poses a risk to the public.

Anthony Lloyd, 38, escaped from a medical facility in Lewisham at around 4.10pm on Friday, 23 October, after forcing his way out of the unit. He was last seen heading in the direction of Catford.

Lloyd is described as a white man, around 5ft 8, of medium build with short dark hair. At the time of his escape he was wearing a grey-blue t-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.

Detective Superintendent Melanie Pressley, who is leading the manhunt, said officers are conducting significant enquiries to locate Lloyd and return him to custody. 'We are concerned he poses a risk both to himself and the public, and would urge anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately,' she said. 'Do not approach him.'

Police believe Lloyd could be anywhere in London and also have information suggesting he has links to Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Merseyside. Members of the public with any information are urged to call 999 quoting CAD4739/23Oct.

The police made the incident public 24 hours after the escape occurred.

How it is being reported

• Police manhunt to catch prisoner 'posing risk to public' who escaped Lewisham medical facilityMembers of the public are warned not to approach Anthony Lloyd who is on the runMyLondon · 24 Oct, 16:40
• Hunt for prisoner who poses risk to public after Lewisham medical facility escapeA prisoner who poses a risk to the public has absconded from a medical facility in Lewisham.News Shopper · 24 Oct, 16:37
• Hunt for prisoner who poses risk to public after Lewisham medical facility escapeA prisoner who poses a risk to the public has absconded from a medical facility in Lewisham.This Is Local London · 24 Oct, 16:37

In this story: Anthony Lloyd · Lewisham · Catford · Melanie Pressley · Metropolitan Police

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