Police have launched an urgent manhunt after a London burglar escaped from HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

Graham Gomm, 63, absconded in the early hours of the morning after he had been taken to hospital to receive medical attention.

The Met Police have now launched an urgent manhunt for the prisoner and have warned members of the public not to approach him.

The 63-year-old was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt and grey tracksuit.

Gomm, who had been on remand for burglary offences, slipped free from guards on Wednesday night at Hammersmith Hospital. Officers were alerted to his disappearance at 1.20am.

Detectives said they are concerned for his welfare as he was receiving treatment care before he escaped.

There is nothing to suggest that he is a threat to the public, the Met said.

Officers are currently carrying out searches and conducting inquiries. They have also visited several addresses linked to the 63-year-old.

In a statement, the Met Police said: "If anyone sees Gomm they are asked not to approach him but they should call 999.

"Information on his whereabouts can also be shared with police via 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting reference CAD0481/18JUL24."

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