Police search for Anthony Lloyd after Lewisham escape

Police are searching for Anthony Lloyd, 38, after he escaped from a medical facility in Lewisham, south-east London, on Friday, October 23. The Metropolitan Police warned the public not to approach him and said anyone who sees him should call 999. Police said Lloyd forced his way out of the unit at about 4.10pm. He was last seen heading towards Catford, and officers said he may be anywhere in London. The search was under way on Saturday, October 24. Detective Superintendent Melanie Pressley said police were conducting significant enquiries to find Lloyd and return him to custody. She said officers were concerned he might pose a risk to himself and the public, and urged anyone with information to contact police urgently. The police description said Lloyd is white, about 5ft 8in tall, of medium build and has short dark hair. At the time he disappeared, he was wearing a grey-blue shirt, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers. Police advised anyone who spots him not to make contact or approach him, but to call 999. Police also said Lloyd has connections to Surrey, Sussex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Merseyside. Those links, alongside his last...