Police hunt prisoner escaped from London medical facility as warning issued

A manhunt is underway after a prisoner absconded from a medical facility in London. Police have appealed for the public's help in tracing 38-year-old Anthony Lloyd, who forced his way out of the unit in Lewisham. The prisoner was last seen at around 4.10pm on Friday, October 23 and was seen heading in the direction of Catford. Anyone who sees him is urged by the police to call 999 immediately and to not approach him.

Police hunt prisoner escaped from London medical facility as warning issued

TL;DR

  • Prisoner Anthony Lloyd escaped from a medical facility in Lewisham, London.
  • Police are appealing for public assistance to locate him.
  • Lloyd was last seen at 4:10 pm on Friday, October 23, heading towards Catford.
  • He is described as white, 5ft 8in, medium build, with short dark hair, and was wearing a grey/blue t-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms, and white trainers.
  • The public is urged not to approach him but to call 999 immediately if he is sighted.
  • Police are concerned he poses a risk to himself and the public.
  • Lloyd has links to London and several other counties including Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Merseyside.