Prisoner Anthony Lloyd escapes medical facility in Lewisham
Prisoner Anthony Lloyd escapes medical facility in Lewisham

Police are urgently searching for a prisoner who escaped a medical facility in London. Anthony Lloyd, 38, was last seen at 4.10pm today forcing himself out of the building in Lewisham. He was then seen heading in the direction of Catford.

Public Warned Not to Approach

Police are warning the public not to approach Lloyd, but to dial 999 if they see him. They also fear he could be anywhere in London and beyond.

Links to Multiple Counties

He has links to Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Merseyside.

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.'