CNN —A serving member of the British Army awaiting trial on terror charges escaped from prison in London on Wednesday, the city’s Metropolitan Police said.
Daniel Abed Khalife went missing from Wandsworth prison, in the southwest of the British capital, shortly before 8 a.m. UK time.
He had been awaiting trial for terror offenses and alleged breaches of the Official Secrets Act.
Khalife is a soldier accused of planting fake bombs at a military base, according to the PA Media news agency.
“Khalife was on remand at HMP Wandsworth, awaiting trial in relation to terrorism and Official Secrets Act offences,” it continued.
Persons:
Daniel Abed Khalife, “ Khalife, Khalife, Dominic Murphy, “, ” Murphy
Organizations:
CNN, British Army, city’s Metropolitan Police, PA Media, “ Police, Metropolitan Police, Police, Command
Locations:
London, Wandsworth, England, Wales