NewsUK NewsGreater Manchester PoliceMarwan Jumaa, 20, deemed to be a risk to himself and others, absconded after being transferred from a secure hospital facility to North Manchester Hospital for medical treatment16:30, 16 Jul 2026Updated 16:42, 16 Jul 2026Police have launched an urged manhunt as a prisoner has escaped custody in Greater Manchester.‌Marwan Jumaa, 20, deemed to be a risk to himself and others, absconded after being transferred from a secure hospital facility to North Manchester Hospital for medical treatment on Tuesday evening.‌Police have issued an appeal for any information or intelligence on his whereabouts and asked people not to approach him, but instead call 999 immediately.‌Jumaa is black, of skinny build, with short dark hair, and about 5ft 10ins tall. He is understood to have links to Bury, Prestwich and Crumpsall in Greater Manchester, as well as Leeds and London.Detective Chief Inspector Abigail Cronin, from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said: “We are urging anybody to come forward who may have information about Marwan’s whereabouts.‌“I recognise that this may heighten concern within the community. However, I want to assure you that we have officers working around the clock to find Marwan and return him to hospital as soon as possible."If sighted, do not approach him, please call 999 immediately, quoting log number 3544 of 14/07/2026.”The full statement from GMP appealing for help in finding Jumaa reads: "#WANTED | Can you help find wanted Marwan Jumaa (18/10/2005) who is currently serving a custodial sentence for assault?‌"He is wanted after it was reported to us that he had absconded from lawful custody after being transferred from a secure hospital facility to North Manchester Hospital for medical treatment."He is described as a black male, of skinny build, with short dark hair, and is approximately 5ft 10ins in height. Jumaa is believed to have links to #Bury, #Prestwich and #Crumpsall areas in Greater Manchester. Also #Leeds in West Yorkshire and #London.If you see him, do not approach him – please call 999 immediately quoting log number 3544 of 14/07/2026. Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Jumaa is asked to contact police on 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."Article continues belowChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Greater Manchester PoliceBreaking News