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.
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.”
If you’ve seen Filipe Smith or Patrick Gavin, contact Derbyshire Police quoting reference 945-241025 through any of the following:
- Online contact form on the Derbyshire Police website
- Private message via the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
- Call 101 by phone
You can also report anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
Keep your eyes peeled — these dangerous men are still at large!
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