Appeal to locate HMP Wormwood Scrubs prisoner who escaped while on hospital visit

Detectives are working to find a man who has escaped from custody at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after he was taken to hospital.

Graham Gomm, 63, was taken to Hammersmith Hospital by prison staff yesterday after being taken unwell. He had been on remand for burglary offences.

Police were alerted at around 01:18hrs on Thursday, 18 July that Gomm had escaped. He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt and grey tracksuit.

Officers are carrying out searches, working closely with partners, conducting CCTV enquiries and have visited a number of addresses linked to Gomm.

Detectives are also concerned for Gomm’s welfare as he was undergoing medical care before he escaped. There is nothing to suggest that Gomm is a threat to the public.

If anyone sees Gomm they are asked not to approach him but they should call 999.

Information on his whereabouts can also be shared with police via 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting reference CAD0481/18JUL24.