Met Police searching for prisoner who escaped custody for second time in a week

Daniel Boakye absconded while receiving treatment in hospital NewsUKHome NewsMet Police searching for prisoner who escaped custody for second time in a weekDaniel Boakye absconded while receiving treatment in hospitalHarriette Boucher Tuesday 17 February 2026 19:26 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoveropen image in galleryDaniel Boakye, 21, went missing from Lewisham hospital (Metropolitan Police)Your support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreThe Met Police are searching for a 21-year-old prisoner after he escaped from custody at Lewisham hospital in south London on Sunday afternoon. Daniel Boakye, who was reportedly due to be deported to Ghana, had been receiving treatment at the hospital when he fled. The Met Police said officers tried to chase him but were unsuccessful in detaining him before he left the building.In a statement, the force said: “Anyone who has any information about Boakye’s whereabouts is asked to contact police.“He is 21-years-old, black, of medium height and slim build. He was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a dark Nike jacket when he absconded.” open image in galleryBoakye had been serving time at HMP Feltham (PA)Boakye had been detained at HMP Feltham for robbery charges. It is the second time in a week that he has absconded after going missing on 10 February while in custody at West Middlesex University Hospital, according to Sky News. Officers reportedly found him at an address in Thamesmead in southeast London last Wednesday.“We are currently reviewing this incident to fully understand the events which unfolded. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards is aware,” the Met Police said.Anyone with information has been urged to call police on on 999 quoting CAD4005/15FEB, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.More aboutMet PolicehospitalPoliceLewishamLondonprisonercustodyJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next