A man identified as Jamie Cooper has been accused of escaping from a prison van while it was en route to court. The incident reportedly took place on the M55 as the vehicle was heading towards Lancaster Magistrates’ Court. Cooper now faces charges of escaping from lawful custody and is set to appear before Blackburn Magistrates Court on Monday. Authorities arrested the 33-year-old on Saturday in connection with the escape, following a traffic stop in town after a car arrived from Bolton.
Reports indicate that Lancashire Police responded to an alleged escape near junction two of the M55, close to Preston, around 08:55 GMT last Wednesday. Cooper’s mugshot, showing him with short cropped hair, stubble, and a smirk, was released by Lancashire Constabulary. The case has drawn attention to the security protocols surrounding the transportation of prisoners to court appearances. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in ensuring the safe transfer of individuals in custody. Cooper’s court appearance on Monday will shed more light on the circumstances surrounding his escape from the prison van
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