A 21-year-old man, Daniel Abed Khalife, is set to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 11, facing charges related to his dramatic escape from Her Majesty’s Prison Wandsworth.

The incident occurred on September 6, 2023, when Khalife, who was a prisoner at HMP Wandsworth, made a daring escape. He had been remanded in custody pending trial, a decision made by the Central Criminal Court on July 21, 2023. This escape, viewed as a breach of common law, sent authorities into a frantic search operation.

Khalife’s apprehension came after a swift and comprehensive police operation conducted by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command. They tracked down the escapee to a towpath near Rowdell Road in Northolt on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The operation led to his arrest on that day.

The charges against Khalife were formally filed on Sunday, September 10, 2023, setting the stage for his upcoming court appearance. The escape and subsequent arrest have garnered significant attention, with many questioning the security measures in place at HMP Wandsworth.