Police arrest one of two men who escaped from Leyhill Prison

Carl Perry was found in London - searches continue for Shawn Dibble who has links to Bristol

Searches are still underway to find 44-year-old Shawn Dibble
Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 16th Jun 2022
Last updated 16th Jun 2022

One of two men who escaped from HMP Leyhill at the weekend has been arrested.

Carl Perry, 37, was arrested in London in the early hours of Wednesday morning (15 June). He had been wanted by police since absconding on Sunday 12 June.

A woman was also arrested in London on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Officers continue to search for Shawn Dibble, 44, who escaped from the prison in South Gloucestershire at the same time as Perry.

Dibble, who has links to Bristol, is described as 5ft 9ins, medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was serving a prison sentence following burglary, theft and robbery convictions.

Two women arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released under investigation.

The public are urged not to approach Dibble if they spot him, but to call 999 and give log number 5222138847, or ring 101 with any other details.

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