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Prison escape of Graham Gomm
Wormwood Scrubs where Gomm was being held
Time01:20 BST (first alert of escape)
LocationHM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, West London, England

On 18 July 2024, Graham Gomm was reported to have escaped from HMP Wormwood Scrubs whilst being transported to a hospital. The following day a manhunt began.[1] Police urged the public to not approach Gomm and to call 999 if they see him all though he is not a threat to the public.[2]

Background of Graham Gomm

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Gomm was born in either 1960 or 1961. At time of escape he was 63. He was charged with burglary offences and was serving a sentence.

Escape

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On 18 July Gomm was transported to Hammersmith Hospital due to him feeling unwell. At 01:20 BST police were first notified of his escape. There are concerns for his personal health. He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt and grey tracksuit.[2]

Sources

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  1. ^ "Appeal to locate escaped prisoner from HMP Wormwood Scrubs". Mynewsdesk. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  2. ^ a b "Prisoner escapes from Wormwood Scrubs". BBC News. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-19.