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Manhunt and Recapture of Sudanese Prisoner Marwan Jumaa
7/17/2026, 8:34:48 PM
Manhunt and Recapture of Marwan Jumaa
On 23 April 2024, Marwan Jumaa, a 20-year-old Sudanese national, escaped custody while being transferred to North Manchester General Hospital for medical treatment. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) launched a multi-day manhunt, issuing public appeals for information. Late on 24 April, Lancashire Constabulary officers recognized Jumaa and arrested him, returning him to custody. Police confirmed he will be transferred back to the secure hospital facility where he was being treated.
Background and Legal Status
Jumaa was serving an indefinite sentence split between prison and a secure hospital after convictions for two robberies that caused serious injuries to two women and police officers. He previously appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court and was held at HMP Belmarsh in south London while receiving treatment in Greater Manchester. In January 2024, Jumaa pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court to three offences committed on 17 July 2023 in London: assaulting an emergency worker, assaulting a police officer, robbing a woman and inflicting grievous bodily harm on a second woman. His immigration status indicates he does not have indefinite leave to remain in Britain.
Police Statements & Public Response
GMP described the investigation as “fast-paced” and noted the involvement of a significant number of officers and resources. Detectives thanked the public for the “considerable amount of information” received, emphasizing that community assistance was “invaluable” in locating Jumaa. Lancashire Constabulary’s swift action was highlighted, and officers were said to be working “around the clock” to return him to the hospital. The Home Office had not been contacted for comment at the time of reporting.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Marwan Jumaa was being transported for medical treatment when he absconded from custody | GMP A Greater Manchester Police statement in the early hours of Friday said: “Thank you to everyone who shared and responded to our appeal earlier this evening to help locate wanted man Marwan Jumaa.” — Detective Superintendent Nicola McCulloch, Greater Manchester Police
- “Following extensive enquiries, we can confirm that Jumaa has been arrested by our colleagues at Lancashire Constabulary. He is currently in their custody.” — Greater Manchester Police statement
- “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.” — Detective Superintendent Nicola McCulloch
- “We are urging anybody to come forward who may have information about Marwan’s whereabouts,” — Detective Chief Inspector Abigail Cronin, GMP
- “However, I want to assure you that we have officers working around the clock to find Marwan and return him to hospital as soon as possible.” — Detective Chief Inspector Abigail Cronin
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The specific medical condition for which Jumaa was being treated at the secure hospital and at North Manchester General Hospital was not disclosed. No further details on the security arrangements for his transport were provided.
