Lewis Abubakar, aged 29, had been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply...

Published: 3:30 am April 17, 2021
Updated: 6:07 am October 8, 2025
Thames Valley Police Is Appealing For The Public’s Help To Trace A Man Who Absconded From Lawful Custody In Banbury

Lewis Abubakar, aged 29, had been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs in Bicester on Wednesday (14/4) after a vehicle that he was in was found to contain a significant amount of class A drugs. Following Abubakar’s arrest, he stated he had a wrist injury and was taken to the Horton General Hospital in Banbury for treatment. Abubaker fled from the A&E department of the hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning (15/4). Abubakar is a black male and around 6ft 3ins tall with a medium build. He has short black hair and short, tidy beard. He is known to frequent the Banbury, Bicester and Oxford areas as well as Birmingham in the West Midlands. Investigating officer Sergeant Steve Willis, based at Banbury police station, said: “Abubakar fled from the hospital, still in handcuffs, in the early hours of Thursday. Despite efforts to locate him, we have, as yet, been unsuccessful, and as such, we are appealing to anybody who knows of his whereabouts to call police on 999, quoting reference number 43210158051. “Although we do not believe Abubakar to be a danger to the public, we would urge that should you see him, do not approach him, but call 999 immediately.”

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