Casualty on train tracks near Welwyn believed to be escaped prisoner
Police are investigating after a casualty this morning, which followed a prisoner's escape from a vehicle on the A1 Motorway
Police are investigating after a man in his 40s escaped from a custody vehicle on the A1(M) and a casualty was later discovered near Welwyn North train station.
Police confirmed the incident in a joint statement from Hertfordshire Constabulary and the British Transport Police.
Shortly after 9 am this morning (28th May) a man, who was being transported from Stevenage custody to court by a contractor, fled the stationary vehicle on the hard shoulder.
An extensive area search involving multiple resources ensued.
British Transport Police officers were then alerted to a casualty on the railway tracks near Welwyn North station at approximately 9.40 am.
Though formal identification is pending, the family of the escaped man has been informed.
A file has been prepared for the coroner.
Two staff members from the transport contractor were injured during an altercation in the van and were hospitalised.
Hertfordshire Constabulary has referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as per normal protocol.
Investigations are ongoing.