A prisoner has absconded from custody in west London after being taken out for a hospital trip.
Graham Gomm, 63, was taken to Hammersmith Hospital by prison staff yesterday after falling unwell. He had been on remand for burglary offences at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
Police were alerted around 1.18am on Thursday, 18 July, that Mr. Gomm had escaped from custody. Authorities are now urgently searching for him.
He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt and grey tracksuit. The circumstances of his escape are currently under investigation, and authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in locating him.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said, “We are actively searching for Graham Gomm and are conducting thorough investigations into the circumstances of his escape. We urge anyone who sees Mr. Gomm or has any information on his whereabouts to contact the police immediately.
Residents in the area are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. The prison service and hospital are cooperating fully with the investigation to understand how the escape occurred.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting the reference number provided. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously at 0800 555 111.
