Soldier accused of terrorism flees London prison, sparking police hunt

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, escapes HMP Wandsworth where he awaited trial for alleged terrorism and Official Secrets Act offences

A suspect accused of terrorism offences has escaped Wandsworth prison in south London and is on the run, sparking a police appeal for the public to help find him.

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, a serving member of the British army, is believed to have absconded from the Victorian-era prison at around 7.50am on Wednesday wearing a white T-shirt, red and white checked trousers and brown steel-toecap boots.