Anthony Lloyd Escapes Lewisham Medical Unit in London
Metropolitan Police are searching for the 38-year-old man who forced his way out of a south-east facility on Friday afternoon.
By Chloe Zhao ·
Anthony Lloyd forced his way out of a health unit in Lewisham shortly after 4pm on Friday, triggering a manhunt across London. Police described the 38-year-old prisoner as a risk to himself and the public. The Metropolitan Police urged residents not to approach him and to dial 999 if they see him.
Officers last saw Lloyd at approximately 4.10pm on Friday. He was heading in the direction of Catford at the time. According to a statement issued on Saturday, he was wearing a grey-blue T-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms, and white trainers. Lloyd is white, stands about 5ft 8in tall, has a medium build, and has short dark hair.
Lloyd was convicted in 2025 of actual bodily harm. The crime involved three emergency services workers in an incident in Nottinghamshire. He received a 12-month custodial sentence and was later transferred to the Lewisham medical facility in September.
Det Supt Melanie Pressley leads the search effort. She stated that officers are conducting various inquiries to locate Lloyd and return him to custody. Pressley emphasized that police are concerned about the potential danger he poses. She asked the public to call 999 immediately upon sighting him and not to approach.
Pressley also appealed for information from anyone with details that could help locate the prisoner. She requested that people contact police as a matter of urgency if they have any information, however small. Officers believe Lloyd could be anywhere in the capital. The force noted he has links to Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Merseyside.
The public is asked to call 999 and quote reference CAD4739/23Oct if they have information about Lloyd's location.
Source: The Guardian
