COPS HUNT DRUG FIEND: Massive manhunt launched for prisoner, 25, on the run after ‘assaulting guard’ and leaping from police van in lightning-fast escape
Temitope Segun, 25, was last seen in the vicinity of Woolwich High Street
A TERRIFYING large-scale manhunt has been launched after a young convicted drug dealer pulled off an unimaginable prison escape from a moving transport van.
Temitope Segun, 25, executed a lightning-fast breakout with “unbelievable proficiency,” exploiting a fatal security loophole while being transferred from court. Public opinion has been left completely shocked by the sheer audacity of the daylight run, which has sparked panic across south London.
The Met Police have flooded the streets with dedicated officers working around the clock to track down the fleeing felon.
THE DARING ESCAPE
The drama unfolded at around 6:40 PM on Monday when Segun was being transported from Bromley Magistrates’ Court to HMP Thameside.
Sources reveal that the 25-year-old—who was serving a hefty sentence for supplying deadly Class A drugs—somehow managed to unshackle himself or overpower his handlers inside the secure vehicle.
In a desperate and violent bid for freedom, Segun allegedly assaulted a guard inside the van. Before the shocked security team could react, the agile criminal bolted from the vehicle, vanishing into the bustling crowds near Woolwich High Street.
One eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, said:
“It was absolute chaos. One minute the traffic was stopped, the next thing you know, there’s a commotion, shouting, and a bloke is legging it down the street. It’s terrifying to think a dangerous criminal is just wandering around our neighborhood.”
POLICE DESPERATE HUNT
Detective Sergeant Claudine Manning, who is heading up the high-stakes manhunt, issued an urgent, chilling warning to the public. She confirmed that police units, K9 squads, and helicopter support have been deployed to scour the capital.
DS Manning said:
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“My team of dedicated officers are working around the clock to trace and apprehend Temitope Segun.”
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“It is imperative that the public contact police via 999 if they see him – or know where he may be.”
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“He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers, and black trainers, and has links across south London.”
Scotland Yard has warned the public not to approach the runaway drug convict under any circumstances, as he has already proven himself willing to use violence against authority figures to maintain his freedom.
WHERE IS HE HIDING?
Detectives believe Segun is using his local criminal network to evade capture. Intelligence suggests he has strong, deep-rooted links to several areas in south London, including:
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Woolwich (where he was last seen breaking state custody)
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Plumstead
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Abbey Wood
Safe houses and known associates in these areas are currently being raided by heavily armed police units as the net tightens around the fugitive.
SECURITY LOOPHOLE FEARS
The “unbelievable proficiency” of Segun’s escape has raised serious, damning questions about the safety of prisoner transport protocols in the UK.
Experts are calling for an immediate and rigorous investigation into how a convicted Class A drug dealer was able to assault a guard and open a secure van door in the middle of London traffic.
Security insiders claim that transport services are face-to-face with a crisis, suffering from severe understaffing and a lack of proper training, which creates “fatal loopholes” that clever prisoners are now actively exploiting.
“This wasn’t just luck; this bloke knew exactly what he was doing,” a security source told reporters. “He waited for the perfect moment during the transfer process from the court, struck with lightning speed, and was gone before anyone could blink. It’s an absolute embarrassment for the justice system.”
CAN YOU HELP COPS?
As night falls, fears are growing that Segun could attempt to flee the capital or even the country using false identification.
The Met Police are appealing to anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV, or doorbell camera recordings from the Woolwich High Street area on Monday evening to come forward immediately. Even the smallest detail could be the breakthrough detectives desperately need.
