Manhunt launched after prisoner absconds from London hospital

A manhunt has been launched for a prisoner who has absconded from a hospital in London .

The Metropolitan Police are looking for Graham Gomm, 63, who has been on remand for burglary offences at HMP Wormwood Scrubs .

Gomm was taken to Hammersmith Hospital by prison staff after being taken unwell, but was found to have absconded at around 1.18am on Thursday.

He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt and a grey tracksuit.

The force said detectives are concerned for his welfare because he was undergoing medical treatment before he fled.

There is no suggestion Gomm is a threat to the public.

Officers have been checking CCTV and have visited a number of addresses linked to the prisoner.

Anyone who sees Gomm is asked not to approach him but to call 999 or 101, or post on X @MetCC quoting reference CAD0481/18JUL24.