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Police continue search for 'armed and dangerous' prisoner who escaped from hospital

Police in Salisbury are hunting a dangerous prisoner who escaped from guards at Salisbury District Hospital on Tuesday. 30 year old Michal Kisiel was being treated for a head wound when he managed to escape at around 7pm. He is believed to have a razor blade and is considered dangerous. The public are advised not to approach him for their own safety.

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FULL REPORT: 'Armed' prisoner still on the run

The manhunt is continuing to find a violent prisoner who escaped while being treated at Salisbury District Hospital on Tuesday.

Police fear 30 year old Michal Kisiel has a razor blade and are urging the public not to approach him.

Kisiel overpowered the prison guards who were escorting him and escaped at around 7pm.

Mel Bloor was live outside the hospital this evening with the latest on the search for this 'dangerous' prisoner.

Dangerous prisoner's escape was 'pre-planned'

Credit: Wiltshire Police

Police in Salisbury believe 30 year old Michal Kisiel's escape from prison was pre-planned.

He escaped from guards at Salisbury District Hospital around 7pm yesterday while being treated for a head wound.

Extensive searches were carried out last night with police dogs, a helicopter and drones.

Police are exploring a number of leads, including looking at transport routes out of Salisbury.

House to house enquiries are being conducted in the area surrounding the hospital.

Anyone with any information on the location of Kisiel is urged to come forward.

CID in Salisbury have taken over the investigation and we are working closely with the Ministry of Justice and local policing teams."

– Mark Kent, Detective Inspector, Salisbury CID

Public safety is our priority and we are doing everything we can to find this man. Extra hi visibility reassurance patrols will be ongoing in the local area. We will keep the community updated but if anyone has concerns I would encourage them to speak to their local Community Policing Team officers via 101."

– Pete Sparrow, Inspector

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'Armed and dangerous' prisoner on the run after escaping from hospital

Kisiel escaped from hospital at 7pm this evening Credit: Wiltshire Police

Police in Salisbury are hunting a dangerous prisoner who escaped from guards while being treated at Salisbury District Hospital.

Michal Kisiel also known as Michal Kisier, aged 30, was being treated for a head wound when he managed to escape at around 7pm this evening.

He is described as white, 5’6 tall with blonde hair and of medium build with tattoos on his neck. He was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a black t-shirt with blue trainers.

He is believed to have a razor blade in his possession and is considered dangerous. The public are advised not to approach him for their own safety.

Anyone who sees a man matching the description is asked to call 999 immediately.

Police officers with dogs are searching the area and the helicopter has been deployed.

My officers are doing everything they can to find Kisiel and we will keep the community updated. We ask that the public are vigilant and call us on 999 with any sightings but it is important that you do not approach him.”

– Martyn Sweet, Inspector
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