**Prisoner Escapes Hospital in Handcuffs During Treatment**
A prisoner has reportedly escaped from custody while receiving medical treatment at Salford Royal Hospital. The individual, who was being held at Forest Bank, managed to abscond while under escort at the hospital. According to reports from the Manchester Evening News, the escapee, whose identity remains undisclosed, was wearing a ‘grey top’ and still had handcuffs on when they fled.
Residents living near the hospital have been informed by the police about the escape and have been urged to remain vigilant. The prisoner’s escapade has prompted a large-scale search operation extending to the Sale area. Officers from Salford Royal Hospital have been conducting inquiries and door-to-door visits in the vicinity following the incident.
Local residents have shared their accounts of the police presence, with reports of officers seeking doorbell and CCTV footage for their investigation. A police helicopter has been deployed to aid in the search efforts along with uniformed officers carrying out inquiries on the ground near the hospital and surrounding areas.
Witnesses have described seeing police vehicles and officers searching around Sale Water Park as part of the ongoing operation. The escape has left the community on edge, with one resident mentioning the heightened police activity and the presence of the helicopter in the area. Efforts to locate the prisoner are ongoing, with searches being conducted at various locations in the region.
Further information regarding the prisoner’s identity and the nature of their offences has yet to be confirmed by the Greater Manchester Police. Authorities are actively collaborating with HMP Forest Bank in managing the situation and coordinating search efforts. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to come forward and assist in locating the escaped prisoner.
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The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement in ensuring public safety and apprehending those who attempt to evade justice. The swift response and coordinated efforts of the police are crucial in situations like these to swiftly locate and secure the individual back into custody.