Two arrested over alleged assistance to escaped Sussex prisoner
Oliver Mazirel, 38, escaped from the open prison on the evening of Tuesday, 30 June, after climbing over the perimeter fence
Police investigating the escape of a prisoner from HMP Ford near Arundel have arrested two men on suspicion of helping him escape.
Oliver Mazirel, 38, escaped from the open prison on the evening of Tuesday, 30 June, after climbing over the perimeter fence.
He had been serving a prison sentence for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
As enquiries continue, officers have detained two Worthing men, aged 35 and 38, on suspicion of assisting Mazirel after his escape.
Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs said: "As part of our investigation we have arrested two men from Worthing, aged 35 and 38, on suspicion of assisting Mazirel after he escaped from prison.
"We are looking for a third person who we also believe assisted him.
"We intend to return Mazirel to prison and I want to make it very clear as to the consequences of assisting someone who remains at large. It is a serious offence that carries a prison sentence of up to ten years."
Mazirel is described as being 5ft 7in tall with short light brown hair. Police have also released CCTV footage showing him shortly before he escaped from lawful custody.
DI Jacobs added: "I am urging the public to come forward with information, however small, that could help us in our search for Mazirel.
"Mazirel has links to Worthing and Littlehampton.
"Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to dial 999 immediately, quoting Operation Patch."