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Manhunt Launched as Suspect Escapes Police Custody After Claiming He's 'Unwell'

Police said a dog unit and a helicopter joined the search after the 47-year-old fled custody while being taken to hospital.

Summary by Leeds Live
A huge manhunt has been launched to find Gary Gainard after he managed to slip away from police custody

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Somerset LiveSomerset Live
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Suspect on the run after escaping police custody in Bath

He had reported feeling unwell prior to his disappearance

·Somerset, United Kingdom
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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Manhunt after suspect escapes hospital while claiming to 'feel unwell'

Gary Gainard, 47, was arrested in Bristol for failing to attend court on shop theft charges before escaping from officers at hospital

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Wales OnlineWales Online
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Search launched for suspect who escaped custody after he claimed he was 'unwell'

Gary Gainard after he managed to slip away from officers after they took him to hospital

·Wales, United Kingdom
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Birmingham MailBirmingham Mail
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Police launch manhunt after suspect escapes custody by saying he 'feels unwell'

Gary Gainard after he managed to escape officers in hospital.

·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Leeds LiveLeeds Live
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Manhunt launched as suspect escapes police custody after claiming he's 'unwell'

A huge manhunt has been launched to find Gary Gainard after he managed to slip away from police custody

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Daily ExpressDaily Express
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Man escapes police custody after claiming to 'feel unwell' as manhunt launched

Gary Gainard, 47, allegedly escaped police custody in after being arrested for failing to attend court on shop theft charges, police say

·United Kingdom
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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