A major police manhunt is underway to locate Anthony Lloyd, 38, who escaped from a medical facility in Lewisham on Friday, October 23, and is considered a risk to himself and the public. The Met Police has urged anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately and not to approach him.
Lloyd forced his way out of the unit at 4.10pm on Friday. The Met made the incident public 24 hours later at 4.20pm on Saturday, October 24. He was last seen heading in the direction of Catford.
Police describe escapee and warn public
Lloyd is described as a white man, approximately 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with short dark hair. At the time of his escape, he was wearing a grey/blue t-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms, and white trainers.
Detective Superintendent Melanie Pressley, who is leading the manhunt, said: “We are conducting various significant enquiries to find Lloyd and return him to custody. We are concerned he poses a risk both to himself and the public, and would urge anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately. Do not approach him.”
Lloyd may be anywhere in London
Officers believe Lloyd could now be anywhere in London. He also has links to Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Merseyside, according to the Met Police.
Pressley added: “If you have any information – however small – that could help us locate Lloyd, please get in touch with police as a matter of urgency.”
How to report information
Anyone with information is asked to call 999 quoting CAD4739/23Oct. The Met Police has not provided further details about the nature of Lloyd's custody or the specific medical facility from which he escaped.
