Manhunt for prisoner who escaped from van as police release image

Police hunting a man who escaped from a prison van in southeast London have released an image as part of their search.

Temitope Segun, 25, was last seen in the area of Woolwich High Street at around 6.40pm on Monday after he absconded from a prison transport, the Met Police said.

He is believed to have links to Plumstead, Abbey Wood, and Woolwich.

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Detective Sergeant Claudine Manning, who is leading the search, said: "My team of dedicated officers are working around the clock to trace and apprehend Temitope Segun.

"It is imperative that the public contact police via 999 if they see him - or know where he may be.

"He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers and black trainers and has links across south London."

Police have urged the public to not approach Segun and to report any sightings.

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