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    Home - England news - Inmate on the run after escaping from prison van on motorway

    Inmate on the run after escaping from prison van on motorway

    Inmate on the run after escaping from prison van on motorway

    Inmate on the run after escaping from prison van on motorway

    • Pete Parker
    • March 20, 2025
    • 6:10 am
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    Cliff Notes

    • Jamie Cooper, 33, escaped from a prison van on the M55 motorway while being taken to court after overpowering escort officers during a medical emergency.
    • Cooper is described as 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build, with short hair, and was last seen wearing a blue coat and jeans.
    • Lancashire Police are conducting searches and have urged the public to report sightings, advising them not to approach the escaped prisoner.

    Inmate on the run after escaping from prison van on motorway | UK News

    A prisoner is on the run after he “overpowered and evaded” escort officers who were taking him to court.

    Jamie Cooper, 33, fled the prison van on the M55 motorway near Catforth, just outside of Preston, at about 8.54am on Wednesday, Blackpool Police said.

    The vehicle was taking Cooper and other prisoners to Lancaster Magistrates Court.

    GEOAmey, which was providing the secure transportation service, has said its vehicle had to pull over on the M55 to deal with an “onboard medical emergency”.

    The company added: “The detained person involved in this emergency then overpowered and evaded the escort officers and escaped from the vehicle. Lancashire Police have been informed and are currently searching for the escaped prisoner.”

    Cooper, from Blackpool, is described as 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build, with short, cropped hair, and is thought to be wearing a blue coat, blue jeans and black trainers.

    Police have urged the public to call 999 if they sight him.

    The force also advised people not to approach him.

    Blackpool Police said in a statement: “We know that this may be concerning to hear about, but we want to reassure you that incidents like these are extremely rare in Lancashire and it is something we are taking incredibly seriously.

    “Searches and an investigation are ongoing, and you will see an increase in our officers in the area as they continue their enquiries.”

    Jamie Cooper, 33, escaped from a prison van on the M55 motorway while being taken to court after overpowering escort officers during a medical emergency.
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