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London prison escapee arrested in France

London prison escapee arrested in France

Summary

A man who escaped police custody in the UK was caught in France. Daniel Boakye, a 21-year-old involved in robbery, was arrested in Brittany.

Key Facts

  • Daniel Boakye escaped from police custody twice within one week.
  • He was sentenced in 2023 to over six years for robbery involving knifepoint threats.
  • Boakye was arrested in La Bouëxière, Brittany, France.
  • Police in the UK believe he was smuggled out in a lorry.
  • Plans are in place to return Boakye to the UK.
  • Police are investigating how he managed to evade capture and who helped him.

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