Greater Manchester Police has launched a manhunt after a violent prisoner escaped custody while being transported to hospital.

Marwan Jumaa, who is said to be 20-years-old, was being transported from a secure hospital facility to North Manchester General for medical treatment when he absconded from custody.

Jumaa was sentenced for an assault on two women at Bromley Magistrates’ Court last year following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

GB News can disclose that Jumaa, a Sudanese national, does not have indefinite leave to remain.

GB News can also disclose that Jumaa was being kept in Belmarsh prison in South London while also being treated at a secure hospital unit in the Greater Manchester area.

Police sources said that his sentence was split between prison and hospital for treatment.

It is not known what condition he was being treated for at the secure hospital facility or at North Manchester General hospital.

Jumaa is described as a black male, of skinny build, with short dark hair, and is approximately 5ft 10ins in height.

Greater Manchester Police said that Jumaa is believed to have links to Bury, Prestwich and Crumpsall areas in Greater Manchester.

He is also believed to have links to Leeds in West Yorkshire and London.

The force said: “If you see him, do not approach him – please call 999 immediately quoting log number 3544 of 14/07/2026.

“Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Jumaa is asked to contact police on 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

Jumaa is said to be deemed a risk to both himself and others.

Detective Chief Inspector Abigail Cronin, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “We are urging anybody to come forward who may have information about Marwan’s whereabouts.

"I recognise that this may heighten concern within the community. 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.

“If sighted, do not approach him, please call 999 immediately, quoting log number 3544 of 14/07/2026.”