CCTV captures moment convicted murder escapes during hospital visit

Detectives investigating the escape of convicted murderer Shaun Walmsley, have released a picture of a Hyundai i10 car, which may provide vital clues as to his whereabouts.

The silver Hyundai was seen in Fazakerley in the hours following his escape. Detectives are continuing to work with police forces across the UK and abroad to locate Walmsley.

Shaun Walmsley has been on the run since he escaped police at of Aintree Hospital on 21st February. He is dangerous and the public are being warned no to approach him.

Detectives investigating the escape of convicted murderer Shaun Walmsley have arrested a man in Liverpool. But Walmsley remains on the run after two armed men helped him escape prison officers on a visit to Aintree Hospital on Tuesday. This evening Merseyside police say a 25 year old man from Norris Green is being questioned on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. A 27-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, both from Norris Green, who were arrested yesterday for assisting an offender, have been released.

Police have found the car used to spring a "highly dangerous" drug dealer out of jail where he was serving life for the savage murder of a rival.

Shaun Walmsley escaped when two men armed with a knife and a gun confronted prison officers guarding him at Aintree University Hospital during a visit from the city's HMP Walton on Tuesday afternoon.

The three fled in a gold-coloured Volvo with the reg plate MW02 XHE.

Detectives have found the car in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool and it is being forensically examined.

The mayor of Liverpool is calling for an "immediate inquiry" after a drug-dealing murderer Shaun Colin Walmsley was helped by two men to escape after a hospital appointment.

The 28 year old fled from outside Aintree University Hospital as he was getting into a vehicle with prison officers.

Labour's Liverpool Mayor, Joe Anderson, said he is "angry and incredibly shocked" by the "serious security breach", and is currently waiting for a full briefing into what happened.

Mr Anderson said it is a "tense time" in the city of Liverpool following recent murders and that to him it looks like Walmsley has been able to plan the escape well in advance.

He also said his understanding is that the two prison officers and Walmsley turned up to the hospital appointment in a taxi, but that he is waiting for confirmation of this.

Police searching for convicted murderer Shaun Colin Walmsley have released more details of the car used in his get escape. Walmsley escaped after two armed men ambushed the car he was travelling in during an escorted visit to Aintree Hospital.

Officers now believe the gold coloured Volvo, registration MW02 XHE, that was used, had been parked in the Adlam Crescent area of Fazakerley from around 12 midday with at least one man inside, before travelling to Aintree University Hospital where it was seen parked from around 1.25pm.

The car was found in the Adlam Crescent area at 8pm last night and will be subject of forensic examination. Police are asking anyone with any information to contact them.

If spotted Walmsley should not be approached, as he could be in the company of the others who helped him escape and they are believed to be armed. Walmsley himself is also described as dangerous.

Officers would ask anyone who has seen him, knows where he is, or anyone who saw this car in the area, to contact the police on 999, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

A convicted murder is at large after escaping from custody while on a hospital visit in Liverpool.

Shaun Walmsley escaped outside Aintree Hospital while under the supervision of prison officers. Two other men threatened the guards with a gun and a knife before escaping with the 28-year-old in a gold coloured Volvo.

Walmsey had been servicing a 30-year sentence for the murder of Anthony Duffy in May 2014.

Walmsley is described as: white, 6ft tall and of slim build with dark brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing dark bottoms and a dark jacket.

The first man, who was believed to be armed with a gun, is described as having his face covered and he was wearing white shoes, grey tracksuit bottoms with a stripe down each side, a grey hoody and a dark coat. The second man, who was believed to be armed with a knife, is described as having his face covered and he was wearing a green coat, dark Nike trainers and grey tracksuit bottoms.

Merseyside Police say patrols have been increased in the area and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.