Wanted fugitive who absconded custody arrested in Lancashire

Marwan Jumaa had been receiving medical care at North Manchester Hospital when he absconded.

Wanted appeals were put out across Wednesday and Thursday. Following extensive enquiries, he was arrested by Lancashire Constabulary.

Detective Superintendent Nicola McCulloch of GMP’s Serious Crime Division said:

“This has been a fast-paced investigation which has involved a significant number of officers and resources from Greater Manchester Police.

“An observant Lancashire Constabulary officer recognised Jumaa and acted swiftly to arrest him.

“He will now be returned to a secure hospital facility.

“I would like to thank the public for their support following our appeal.

“Our call handlers received a considerable amount of information from members of the public and that assistance has been invaluable in helping us locate Jumaa.

“We are extremely grateful for the support shown throughout this investigation.”

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GMP had appealed to the public for help tracing Jumaa, a 20-year-old serving a custodial sentence for assault.

He was described as having links to Bury, Prestwich, Crumpsall, Leeds, and London.

The public had been warned not to approach Jumaa during the appeal, and had been asked to contact police with any sightings or information regarding his whereabouts.