Khalife went missing in his cook’s uniform from Wandsworth Prison on Wednesday
Police have responded to rumours that escaped prisoner and the country's most wanted man Daniel Khalife has been arrested.
An independent investigation will take place following the prison escape of a former soldier accused of terrorism, the Justice Secretary has said. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk told MPs that two urgent reviews would also take place regarding the categorisation and placement of all HMP Wandsworth prisoners and all those in custody charged with terrorism offences.
Detailing what he knew of Khalife’s escape, Mr Chalk told MPs on Thursday: “At approximately 7.30 yesterday morning, a vehicle which had made a delivery to the prison’s kitchen left HMP Wandsworth. Shortly afterwards, local contingency plans for an unaccounted prisoner were activated and in line with standard procedure the police were informed.
He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, red and white chequered trousers and brown, steel toe-cap boots, the Metropolitan Police said. He is described as slim and 6ft 2in, with short brown hair. Kent Police confirmed junctions eight and nine of the M20 were temporarily shut on Thursday due to the enhanced security checks – and to allow freight heading for mainland Europe to queue on the empty section of the motorway.
Downing Street said the Prime Minister has confidence in the Justice Secretary over the handling of a prison escape and rejected blame for the incident being apportioned to cuts to the prison service. Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman did however admit there was a need for more staff at the prison.
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