Daniel Khalife prison escape updates — ‘Terrorist’ inmate found and arrested by police in Chiswick
DANIEL KHALIFE has been caught by police in Northolt, west London, after escaping from Wandsworth prison under a food truck.
He's now in police custody and they said they'll provide further information in due course.
Khalife was apprehended just before 11am after several sightings.
Armed forces with police dogs were searching the area of Chiswick this morning.
Police also stopped and searched cars as they asked residents for proof of ID.
Read our Daniel Khalife live blog for the latest news and updates...
Prison officers didn’t tell cops ‘terrorist’ Daniel Khalife was missing for an HOUR as it’s revealed he vanished before
Prison officers did not tell police terror suspect Daniel Khalife had escaped until an hour after his disappearance, it is alleged.
The 21-year-old broke out of HMP Wandsworth at 7.50am on Wednesday by clinging to the underside of a food delivery van.
Khalife is thought to have used makeshift straps to attach himself to the truck as it was waved out of the notorious South West London lock-up.
A prison source told staff at the Victorian Cat-B slammer realised Khalife was missing at around 7am, almost an hour before cops were alerted.
Met Police share urgent appeal
The Metropolitan Police have shared an urgent appeal in the hope of locating terror suspect Daniel Khalife.
If you have info on his whereabouts, call 999 quoting CAD 1631/06SEP23
Investigation into Daniel Khalife security 'underway'
An investigation into the reasons why terror suspect Daniel Khalife was not held in a prison with the highest security level is "under way", Science Secretary Michelle Donelan has said.
She told Times Radio: "So it's my understanding it's not as black and white about that as that.
"So there is an investigation checking that he was in the correct facility.
"It's not as black and white, is my understanding, as to what category somebody under arrest for that those types of crimes should be in."
How Khalife escaped
Here is how escaped terror suspect Daniel Khalife is believed to have escaped prison.
Khalife’s alledged offences
According to the Met Police, this is the full list of Khalife’s alledged offences:
- August 2, 2021, at Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, elicited or attempted to elicit information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, contrary to section 58A of the Terrorism Act 2000.
- On or before January 2, 2023 at Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, placed an article with the intention of inducing in another a belief that the said article was likely to explode or ignite and thereby cause personal injury or damage to property, contrary to section 51 of the Criminal Law Act 1977.
Who to contact
If anybody sees Khalife, they are asked not to approach him and to phone 999 immediately, citing reference CAD 1631/06SEP23.
Officers want to hear from anybody who has information that might help them find Khalife, even if it doesn’t pertain to a live sighting.
Escape recap, continued
Khalife was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, red and white chequered trousers and brown steel-toe cap boots.
He is of slim build, with short brown hair and is around 6ft 2ins tall.
Prison officers are said to have searched every cell in a bid to locate Khalife but have since reported him missing to cops.
The Sun understands the cat-B jail has since been put on lockdown following the escape.
Khalife is suspected to have links to the Kingston area with cops believing he could be in London.
However, there are concerns he could have travelled further afield with major airports being checked.
Escape recap
Khalife escaped his cell at HMP Wandsworth, south London, on the morning of September 6, 2023.
Cops are desperately trying to locate the lag after he disappeared shortly before 8am.
Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command said: "We have a team of officers who are making extensive and urgent enquiries in order to locate and detain Khalife as quickly as possible.
"However, the public can help us as well and should anyone see Khalife, or have any information as to where he might be, then please call 999 immediately.
"I also want to reassure the public that we have no information which indicates, nor any reason to believe that Khalife poses a threat to the wider public, but our advice if you do see him is not to approach him and call 999 straight away."
Deep dive into Khalife’s alleged crimes, continued
During a previous court appearance, he was accused of "eliciting" personal information about soldiers from the Ministry of Defence Joint Personnel Administration System.
And he "attempted to elicit information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism."
He has denied all the charges against him.
Deep dive into Khalife's alleged crimes
Khalife was being held in prison awaiting trial for terror offences and alleged breaches of the Official Secrets Act.
He was accused of allegedly planting fake bombs at the military base of MOD Stafford.
Westminster Magistrates' Court heard how he left the devices "with the intention of inducing in another the belief the item was likely to explode or ignite".
UK travellers complain about long queues
Due to the "security updates," travellers are experiencing long waits at airports and are taking to X to complain.
One user tagged Manchester Airport on the platform to let them know about the long queues, and the Airport replied: "Our security teams work hard to ensure the safety and security of all."
Glasgow announces reason behind delays
A tannoy message in Glasgow indicated that the delays were caused by a "national incident" and that "extra security checks" were being conducted.
The UK Border Force informed Glasgow Airport that "temporary security measures" had been implemented.
Similar situations were reported at Manchester Airport when guards were claimed to be conducting enhanced ID checks.
'National incident'
A "national incident" has been declared at many UK airports, closing security gates.
People waiting for flights at Manchester Airport and Glasgow Airport experienced lengthy lines on Wednesday afternoon, with police verifying everyone's ID after passing through the security area.
More on airport delays
All airports and ports in the nation are said to be on "high alert," and the scenario is thought to be related to the manhunt for Daniel Abed Khalife.
Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, was being held without bail after being suspected of planting fake explosives at a military camp.
He escaped from HMP Wandsworth in London and is believed to be still in the city.
Huge airport delays
Massive delays are plaguing UK airports as police conduct a big security operation in pursuit of an escaped prisoner.
Counter Terror authorities are hunting for a man who has escaped from jail, and airports and ports around the UK are claimed to be taking part in the operation.
Offence added to Khalife's indictment in July
Khalife appeared the Old Bailey on 21 July, where the following offence was added to his indictment:
On dates between 1 May 2019 and 6 January 2022 Daniel Khalife obtained, collected, recorded, published or communicated to any other person, articles, notes, documents or information which were calculated to be or might be or were intended to be directly or indirectly useful to an enemy, contrary to section 1 of the Official Secrets Act 1911.
Khalife's offences
According to the Met Police, this is the full list of Khalife's offences:
- August 2, 2021, at Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, elicited or attempted to elicit information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, contrary to section 58A of the Terrorism Act 2000.
- On or before January 2, 2023 at Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, placed an article with the intention of inducing in another a belief that the said article was likely to explode or ignite and thereby cause personal injury or damage to property, contrary to section 51 of the Criminal Law Act 1977.
Notable inmates at Wandsworth
Around 1,300 convicts are at Wandsworth Prison with notable inmates including tennis legend Boris Becker.
Wimbledon champion Becker served time in Wandsworth for fraud before he was released in December last year.
More airport delays
As a result of the search, enhanced inspections are presently being implemented in Dover and other UK ports.
The Port of Dover warned that these precautions may cause delays in arriving to the port.
A made on X read: "Due to a police matter, there are currently enhanced checks on outbound traffic at the Port of Dover and other portals within the UK. Please be advised this is currently resulting in some delays at the port. However, out standard travel guidance remains unchanged and we will keep passengers updated if they can expect any alteration to their journey."
Police confirm Khalife was wearing chefs clothes
In a press conference today, police confirmed that Khalife wore chefs clothes as he escaped prison.
Police desperately searching
Terror cops are desperately searching for Khalife and ensuring no one passes through security without rigorous checks.
and Manchester have slowed down as officials check the ID of every person planning to catch a flight.
BREAKING: Khalife reportedly strapped himself to a van
According to The Sun's source, the escaped terrorist suspect, Daniel Abed Khalife, fled Wandsworth Prison by attaching himself to the bottom of a food delivery vehicle.
Khalife was believed to be working in the jail kitchens at the time and may have been clad in a chef's outfit.
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk made an "urgent call" to the prison governor and other senior prison service personnel to "seek reassurances about prison security."
Khalife on the dock back in February
Khalife, from Beacon Barracks in Stafford, appeared in court on February 7, this year, wearing a black sweater and blue pants and speaking only to confirm his name and date of birth.
His father sat in the public gallery for the five-minute hearing.
Khalife was remanded in jail by Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring to appear at the Old Bailey on February 17.
He said: “You did not enter a plea. These matters are very serious. If you are convicted you are going to face a prison sentence in years not months. Therefore this court’s powers are insufficient.”
More on Khalife
According to the complete terror accusations, he "elicited" personal information about troops from the Ministry of Defence Joint Personnel Administration System that was "likely to be useful to a person committing or planning an act of terrorism."
During the alleged bomb hoax, Khalife is accused of leaving three canisters with wires at RAF Stafford "with the intent of inducing in another a belief that the said item was likely to explode or ignite" and cause harm or damage to property.
