Hunt for terror suspect ex-soldier Daniel Khalife after Wandsworth prison escape

(BBC) A nationwide manhunt has been launched for a former soldier suspected of terror offences who escaped from prison on Wednesday morning.

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, was awaiting trial at HMP Wandsworth in London after being accused of leaving fake bombs at a military base.

It is believed he escaped via a prison kitchen by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery van.

Extra security checks at airports and ports have led to long delays.

The Prison Service is working with the Metropolitan Police to “urgently investigate” how Mr Khalife escaped.

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