Deportation-Bound Prisoner Escapes Police Custody Twice in One Week
Police are urgently searching for Daniel Boakye, a violent prisoner with gang affiliations who is due for deportation, after he escaped from police custody for the second time within a single week. The latest incident occurred at Lewisham Hospital in south London, where Boakye was receiving medical treatment under police supervision.
Details of the Escapes
Boakye, 21, had previously escaped from prison custody at West Middlesex University Hospital in the early hours of February 10. At that time, the prison service stated they were urgently collaborating with the Metropolitan Police to investigate the breach. He was later apprehended at an address in Thamesmead, southeast London, on Wednesday afternoon.
However, on Sunday, Boakye managed to abscond again, this time from Lewisham Hospital. According to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson, officers pursued him but were unable to detain him before he fled the building. The escape has raised serious questions about security protocols in hospital settings for high-risk detainees.
Background and Description
Boakye had been serving a sentence at HMP Feltham for robbery charges and is described as violent with known gang connections. He is slated for deportation to Ghana upon completion of his sentence. Authorities have issued a public appeal for information, noting that he is black, of medium height, slim build, and was last seen wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a dark Nike jacket.
The Metropolitan Police are intensifying efforts to locate Boakye, emphasizing the potential danger he poses due to his violent history. The repeated escapes highlight ongoing challenges in managing custody transfers for individuals awaiting deportation, particularly in medical facilities.
