Man who escaped custody at Whiston Hospital returned to prison

Anthony Kieran McCall, 39, who escaped from custody at Whiston Hospital on 5th November, has been arrested and returned to prison.

McCall, of no fixed address, was located in St Helens two days after his escape and charged with escaping lawful custody. He has been recalled to prison for breaching licence conditions.

The escape occurred shortly before 4 pm on 5th November, following an incident in which officers attempted to stop a red Ford Focus on Mill Lane because the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The car fled, leading to a pursuit that ended at junction 6 of the M62 after a collision with another vehicle.

Three men were detained at the scene, including a 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and vehicle theft, and a 24-year-old man from St Helens arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle. McCall was initially detained and taken to Whiston Hospital for assessment, from which he escaped.

An internal investigation into his escape continues. Meanwhile, the other individuals involved have been released on bail or under investigation.

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