Major search underway after prisoner escapes Salford Royal Hospital

People are being urged not to approach Jonathan Windsor and report any sightings to police immediately

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 8th Oct 2024
Last updated 8th Oct 2024

Major searches are underway for a prisoner who has escaped from Salford Royal Hospital while receiving treatment.

Jonathan Windsor was being escorted by prison staff when he "escaped from lawful custody", according to Greater Manchester Police.

They are asking people not to approach the 31-year-old and are asking anyone who sees him to report it immediately.

Windsor was a prisoner at HMP Forest Bank, and is known to have links to north west and south Manchester.

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