A manhunt is underway for an inmate who escaped a medical facility in Lewisham and is considered a risk to himself and the public. Anthony Lloyd, 38, was last seen at around 4.10pm on Friday, October 23, after forcing his way out of the facility, and was seen heading towards Catford.
Conviction and Links
Lloyd, who has links to Merseyside, was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH) in 2025 relating to an incident in Nottinghamshire involving three emergency workers. He received a 12-month sentence and was serving it in prison before being transferred to the medical facility.
Lloyd is described as white, around 5ft 8in, of medium build with short dark hair. He was wearing a grey/blue t-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.
Police Appeal
Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Melanie Pressley, who is leading the manhunt, said: "We are conducting various significant enquiries to find 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. Do not approach him."
"If you have any information – however small – that could help us locate Lloyd, please get in touch with police as a matter of urgency."
Possible Locations
Officers believe Lloyd could be anywhere in the capital and has links to Merseyside, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Anyone with information is asked to call 999 quoting CAD4739/23Oct.
