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Published: 12:28 pm October 25, 2025
Updated: 9:50 pm October 25, 2025

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Police are scrambling after two prisoners made a daring escape from Sudbury Prison on Friday night. Filipe Smith and Patrick Gavin vanished at 6:10pm on October 24, sparking a major manhunt.

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The Fugitives: Who Are They?

  • Filipe Smith, 30 – Serving six and a half years for Class A drug importation. Linked to the Guernsey and Coalville areas in Leicestershire.
  • Patrick Gavin – Serving five years and one month for causing grievous bodily harm with intent in 2020. Has connections to Market Harborough in West Northamptonshire.

Police Plea: Have You Spotted Them?

Derbyshire Police are urging the public to come forward with any information on the fugitives. They say:

“We are appealing for public’s help after a pair of convicts absconded from Sudbury Prison.”

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If you’ve seen Filipe Smith or Patrick Gavin, contact Derbyshire Police quoting reference 945-241025 through any of the following:

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You can also report anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Keep your eyes peeled — these dangerous men are still at large!

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