Police have launched a manhunt for an assault suspect, who escaped from police custody while being treated in a west London hospital.
The public are being warned not to approach Curtis Alldis, who abscondedon Thursday afternoon.
The 30-year-old was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm, assault of an emergency worker and breach of bail conditions.
Scotland Yard confirmed that while in custody, Alldis told officers that he was not feeling well.
Curtis Alldis
Met Police
He was taken to hospital in Ealing as a precaution.
At just before 2pm yesterday, while still at the hospital, he absonded.
Alldis is understood to have links to the Uxbridge and Hayes areas of west London.
A Metropolitan Police statement said: “If seen, members of the public are advised not to approach Alldis but to call999.”
Detectives are also urging anyone who might have information on the assault suspect’s whereabouts, to contact the police.