Police in London have launched an urgent manhunt after a 25-year-old inmate, Temitope Segun, escaped from a prison transport van on Monday evening.
Segun was last seen on Woolwich High Street at about 6:40 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Police.
Footage circulating on social media appears to capture the moments after the escape, showing several police vehicles with flashing lights surrounding a prison van near the now-closed Waterfront Leisure Centre.
Authorities say Segun has known links to the south London areas of Woolwich, Plumstead, and Abbey Wood. Detectives have also released his photograph as efforts intensify to locate him.
Leading the investigation, Detective Sergeant Claudine Manning said officers are working tirelessly to track him down.
โMy team of dedicated officers are working around the clock to trace and apprehend Temitope Segun. It is imperative that the public contact police via 999 if they see him, or know where he may be,โ she said.
Manning added that Segun was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers, and black trainers.
Police have warned members of the public not to approach him. Instead, anyone who spots Segun or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 999 and quote reference number 2270/10JUN.
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