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Police hunt 'dangerous' suspect who escaped from the clutches of police while being treated in hospital
06.09.2023 - 20:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police are hunting a 'dangerous' suspect who escaped from the clutches of cops after they arrested him and took him to hospital for treatment.
The public have been warned not to approach David Cummins, who escaped from police custody today after he had been arrested and taken to Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.
The 36-year-old from Wythenshawe was being treated at the hospital when he fled 'lawful custody'. He was wearing Nike trainers with no laces as he fled.
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Today (Wednesday) Greater Manchester Police issued a public appeal to trace Cummins although the force warned he was 'dangerous' and should not be approached.
In a post on the force's X (Twitter) account, GMP published a picture of Cummins and said: "Can you help police trace - David Cummins (16/03/1987) - who escaped lawful custody today (06/09/2023) in Stockport.
"Cummins is now wanted & a dangerous individual who should not be approached by members of the public. If you see David Cummins, call 999 immediately.
"He was was last seen wearing a long-sleeved top, Hugo Boss tracksuit bottoms with a grey stripe and black Nike trainers with no laces.
"It is believed that Cummings has links to the Wythenshawe area. Anybody with any information can also contact @CrimestoppersUK anonymously (on 0800 333111)."
A spokesman for GMP later told the M.E.N: "David Cummins escaped lawful custody today shortly after being arrested and taken to Stepping Hill Hospital for treatment."
No further details were provided.
A spokesman for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust confirmed there had been an incident but said it was now a police matter.
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