Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife assisted by two friends, jury told
Two men are on trial for allegedly assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife in his 2023 escape from HMP Wandsworth. Prosecutors claim the defendants provided instructions and financial support to help Khalife evade capture after his spying conviction.
Why it matters
The case highlights security lapses at high-profile UK prisons and the logistical support networks that facilitate the escape of convicted criminals.
Image source, Metropolitan Police Image caption, Khalife was arrested on a canal towpath in September 2023
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