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Manhunt Underway After Prisoner Escapes During Manchester Hospital Transfer

Manchester police have initiated a manhunt for Marwan Jumaa, 20, after he escaped custody during a hospital transfer. Jumaa is serving an indefinite secure hospital sentence for assaulting two women.

Editorial Desk

July 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Manchester, UK — Police in Manchester have launched an intensive manhunt following the escape of a 20-year-old prisoner, Marwan Jumaa, during a hospital transfer. The incident occurred as Jumaa was being moved, though specific details regarding the escape method were not immediately released.

Jumaa is currently serving an indefinite secure hospital sentence. His detention stems from his conviction for attacking two women, a detail authorities highlighted in their alert regarding the ongoing search operation.

Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution — and report any sightings. The specific location of the escape — and the destination hospital were not disclosed by police.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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