Absconded prisoner arrested and returned to Wormwood Scrubs
Graham Gomm, 63, had been taken to nearby Hammersmith Hospital after being taken ill
Last updated 20th Jul 2024
A prisoner who absconded from a hospital in London has been arrested and returned to prison.
The Metropolitan police launched an appeal to trace Graham Gomm, 63, escaped HMP Wormwood Scrubs on Thursday.
Gomm, who has been on remand for burglary offences, was taken to Hammersmith Hospital by prison staff after being taken unwell, but was found to have absconded at around 1:18am.
The Metropolitan Police said he had been arrested in Putney at around 8:30am and returned to prison.
A spokesperson confirmed an investigation would continue into how Gomm escaped lawful custody.