British Soldier Awaiting Trial for Terrorism Offences Escapes From Prison

Massive manhunt under way for Daniel Abed Khalife, 21

Daniel Abed Khalife, who escaped from Wandsworth prison in London on Sept. 6, 2023, in an undated file photo. Courtesy of Metropolitan Police

A soldier who was awaiting trial after being accused of planting fake bombs at a Ministry of Defence base has escaped from prison, triggering a manhunt.

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, went missing from Wandsworth prison around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, and the Metropolitan Police have urged members of the public not to approach him.