The United Kingdom is in a state of high alert after news broke that a convicted terrorist suspect had escaped from prison. According to reports, the suspect managed to evade high security measures and was last seen fleeing on foot near the prison compound.
The Home Office and other government agencies have released public statements insisting that the escapee will be captured soon. However, many have questions over how the suspect was able to break out in the first place.
The incident in question is particularly concerning as the prison in question, HMP Manchester, has one of the most advanced security protocols in the United Kingdom. It is one of only two “Category A” prisons in the nation in which inmates deemed a risk to national security are incarcerated. Established anti-terrorism initiatives are in place to ensure strict regulations are implemented to prevent security breaches.
The fact that it was the only prison of its kind to have been breached in nearly a decade further raises security concerns, resulting in a resurfacing of public debates over the effectiveness of the security protocols set in place.
The Home Office is tight-lipped on providing details of the incident, but there have been rumors that certain security protocols may have been compromised. While no official statement has been released yet, many question why the suspect was placed in a prison with such a high security protocol due to the serious nature of their conviction.
The escaped suspect is considered to be highly dangerous, and the local police has warned citizens to remain vigilant. Home Secretary Pavender Heer has assured citizens that all necessary measures are being taken to capture the suspect. He also added that “investigations are underway and we are confident that the suspect will be caught soon.”
The incident has put the UK security forces on alert, and has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of security protocols in place. With the authorities remaining tight-lipped about the rare prison break, only time will tell the full-extent of this alarming incident.
