The Metropolitan Police have launched a manhunt for a 21-year-old prisoner, Daniel Boakye, who escaped from custody at Lewisham Hospital in south London on Sunday afternoon. Boakye, who was reportedly due to be deported to Ghana, was receiving medical treatment at the hospital when he fled, with officers unable to detain him during the incident.
Second Escape in a Week
This marks the second time in just one week that Boakye has absconded from hospital custody. He previously went missing from West Middlesex University Hospital on 10 February, before being found and apprehended the following day. Boakye was being held at HMP Feltham on charges related to robbery at the time of his latest escape.
Police Appeal and Review
The Met Police are actively appealing to the public for any information regarding Boakye's current whereabouts. Authorities have confirmed that they are conducting a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding this incident to understand how the escape occurred and to prevent similar breaches in the future.
This repeated security lapse raises serious concerns about the protocols in place for guarding prisoners in hospital settings, particularly for individuals facing deportation. The Met Police have urged anyone with details to come forward as the search intensifies across London.
