Prisoner Escapes Van in South East London
Quick Look
- Temitope Segun, 25, serving time for drug supply, escaped from a Serco-contracted van in Woolwich, SE London on June 8.
- He assaulted a guard and is believed to have links to the area.
- Police urge the public to call 999 if they see him.
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Why It Matters
Temitope Segun, serving a sentence for supplying class A drugs, escaped from a prisoner transport van in south-east London on Monday evening. He assaulted a guard during the transfer from Bromley Magistrates Court to HMP Thameside.
The public is being urged to be on the look out for a prisoner who escaped from a van while being transported from court in south-east London on Monday.
Temitope Segun, aged 25, and serving a sentence for supplying class A drugs, was last seen near Woolwich High Street at around 18:40 BST on Monday 8 June, the Met said.
He was being taken from Bromley Magistrates Court to HMP Thameside when he assaulted a guard and managed to escape, the force said.
Private contractor Serco confirmed it was transporting the prisoner, and said it was "investigating".
Segun was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers and black trainers, and is believed to have links to Plumstead, Abbey Wood and Woolwich.
A Serco spokesperson said: "An incident occurred on the evening of Monday 8 June in Woolwich. The matter is under investigation."
One staff member was injured and is recuperating at home, they added.
Serco has a prisoner escort and custody services contract with the Ministry of Justice across the south of England.
Det Sgt Claudine Manning from the Met Police said: "My team of dedicated officers are working around the clock to trace and apprehend Temitope Segun."
"It is imperative that the public contact police via 999 if they see him – or know where he may be."
Open Questions
- What led to the prisoner's ability to assault the guard and escape?
- What specific security protocols were in place during the transport?
- What is the current condition of the injured staff member?
- What are the specific details of the investigation Serco is conducting?
