Police have launched an urgent manhunt after a prisoner escaped from a medical facility in south London.
Anthony Lloyd, 38, was last seen at around 4.10pm on Friday, 23 October. He reportedly forced his way out of a unit in Lewisham before heading towards Catford.
The Metropolitan Police have warned that he may pose a risk to both himself and the public. Officers have urged people not to approach him if they see him.
Police release description
Police have shared a description of Lloyd as officers work to locate him.
He is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall and of medium build. He has short dark hair.
When he was last seen, he was wearing a grey-blue T-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.
Officers believe he could now be anywhere in London. He also has links to Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Merseyside.
Police warn public not to approach him
Detective Superintendent Melanie Pressley is leading the search. She said officers were carrying out significant enquiries to find Lloyd and return him to custody.
Police have made clear that anyone who sees him should not try to approach or stop him.
Instead, the public should call 999 immediately and provide his location.
Anyone with information that could help officers find him should also contact police as soon as possible.
Information about his prison sentence
Lloyd was convicted in 2025 of actual bodily harm following an incident in Nottinghamshire involving three emergency workers.
He received a 12-month custodial sentence. He was transferred to the Lewisham medical facility in September.
The Metropolitan Police have asked anyone with information to quote reference CAD4739/23Oct when contacting them.
The search remains ongoing as officers continue efforts to locate him.