Daniel Boakye, a 21-year-old prisoner, is currently on the run for the second time within a week after escaping custody from Lewisham Hospital where he was being held. Following his initial escape last Tuesday, where he disappeared while under the supervision of prison staff, Boakye was apprehended in Thamesmead the next day and returned to HMP Feltham. However, he managed to evade capture once more, prompting police to initiate another manhunt and issue warnings to the public not to approach him.

His daring escape comes as he faces imminent deportation to Ghana after serving time for a string of knifepoint robberies amounting to £115,000 in cryptocurrency. These were serious offenses that led to his sentencing of six years and five months in July 2023, alongside three other accomplices. Boakye's situation has raised concerns about security measures in place for prisoners requiring medical care and the effectiveness of monitoring custodial escapees in vulnerable settings like hospitals.

Adding to the intrigue, Boakye has allegedly taken to social media to taunt the police, making his escape seem even more brazen and challenging law enforcement efforts. This has not only compounded the urgency for his capture but also highlighted the evolving nature of criminal behavior in the digital age, where social media can be utilized in defiance of authority. The ongoing manhunt reflects broader issues of prison management and the need for improvements in prisoner transport and supervision protocols during medical emergencies.