A manhunt is under way for prisoner Anthony Lloyd after he escaped from a medical facility in Lewisham, south London, police said.
Lloyd, 38, was last seen at about 4.10pm on Friday after forcing his way out of the unit and travelling in the direction of Catford.
The Metropolitan Police said he posed a risk to himself and the public, and warned people not to approach him if they saw him.
Lloyd is described as being about 5ft 8in tall and of medium build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a grey-blue T-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.
Detective Superintendent Melanie Pressley, who is leading the search, said officers were carrying out “various significant inquiries” to find Lloyd and return him to custody.
“We are concerned he poses a risk both to himself and the public, and would urge anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately. Do not approach him,” she said.
She added: “If you have any information – however small – that could help us locate Lloyd, please get in touch with police as a matter of urgency.”
Lloyd was convicted in 2025 of actual bodily harm relating to an incident in Nottinghamshire involving three emergency workers. He received a 12-month custodial sentence, which he was serving in prison.
He was transferred to the Lewisham medical facility in September. Officers believe he could be anywhere in London and said he also has links to Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Merseyside.
