Prisoner Escapes from Transport Van in Woolwich, London; Manhunt Underway
Temitope Segun, a 25-year-old serving time for supplying class A drugs, escaped from a prison transport van in Woolwich, south-east London on Monday evening after assaulting a guard. Segun was being transported from Bromley Magistrates Court to HMP Thameside by private contractor Serco when the incident occurred around 18:40 BST. Police are urging the public to report sightings as officers conduct a manhunt, with Segun believed to have connections to areas including Plumstead, Abbey Wood, and Woolwich.
A prisoner transport van operated by private contractor Serco was involved in an escape incident on Monday evening in Woolwich, south-east London. Temitope Segun, aged 25 and currently serving a sentence for supplying class A drugs, assaulted a guard and escaped from the vehicle near Woolwich High Street at approximately 18:40 BST on 8 June while being transferred from Bromley Magistrates Court to HMP Thameside. One staff member was injured in the incident and is recuperating at home. Segun was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers, and black trainers, and is believed to have connections to Plumstead, Abbey Wood, and Woolwich. Metropolitan Police Detective Sergeant Claudine Manning stated that officers are working around the clock to locate and apprehend the escapee, with the public urged to contact police immediately via 999 if they spot him or have information about his whereabouts. Serco, which holds a prisoner escort and custody services contract with the Ministry of Justice across south England, confirmed it is investigating the matter.
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