Prisoner arrested after escaping during hospital transfer

Police have recaptured Marwan Jumaa, 20, after he fled during a hospital transfer on Tuesday evening. Jumaa was being moved from a secure medical facility to North Manchester Hospital when he escaped. Greater Manchester Police announced his apprehension in the early hours of Friday, confirming he is now in Lancashire Constabulary custody. "An observant Lancashire Constabulary serviceman recognised Jumaa and acted swiftly to apprehension him," Detective Supt Nicola McCulloch said successful a statement. "He volition present beryllium returned to a unafraid infirmary facility." Officers had issued an appeal for information after Jumaa, who is serving an indefinite sentence for attacking two women, absconded during the transfer. Authorities described him as a danger to both himself and others. The public had been warned not to confront him but to contact police instead. McCulloch continued: "This has been a fast-paced probe which has progressive a important fig of officers and resources from Greater Manchester Police." "I would similar to convey the nationalist for their enactment pursuing our appeal. Our telephone handlers received a sizeable magnitude of accusation from members of the nationalist and that assistance has been invaluable successful helping america find Jumaa." "We are highly grateful for the enactment shown passim this investigation."