Police launch manhunt after Nigerian man escapes from prison van in London

Authorities in the UK are hunting a Nigerian man who escaped from a prison van in southeast London. 
 

Temitope Segun, 25, was last seen in the area of Woolwich High Street at around 6.40pm on Monday after he absconded from a prison transport, the Met Police 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.

Detective Sergeant Claudine Manning, who is leading the search, 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.

“He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers and black trainers and has links across south London.”

Police have urged the public not to approach Segun and to report any sightings.