Detectives investigating the escape from lawful custody of Shaun Colin Walmsley have arrested a further two people.



A 65-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man, both from Anfield, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting a person unlawfully at large and money laundering. They have been taken to a police station in Merseyside to be interviewed.

To date a total of 14 people have now been arrested - 10 have been released pending a disposal decision and four remain in custody after being arrested today.

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Detectives investigating the escape from lawful custody of Shaun Colin Walmsley have today (Wednesday, 26 April 2017) arrested two people.

Officers executed warrants in Anfield and Kinmel Bay today and arrested a 33-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both from Anfield, on suspicion of assisting a person unlawfully at large and money laundering. A significant quantity of cash and two vehicles were seized for forensic examination. Searches of the properties are ongoing.

The two people arrested have been taken to police stations in Merseyside where they will be questioned in relation to the escape of prisoner Shaun Walmsley at Aintree Hospital Trust on Tuesday, 21 February 2017.

Detectives, who are working with polices forces across the UK and abroad to locate Walmsley, are continuing to appeal to members of the public who may have any information which could help them with their inquiries to contact them.

Officers are also reminding the public not to approach Walmsley if they see him, as he could be in the company of the others who helped him escape and they are believed to be armed. Walmsley himself is also described as dangerous.

To date a total of 12 people have now been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice - 10 have been released pending a disposal decision.

Detective Superintendent Natalie Perischine said: "I want to reassure the public that Merseyside Police is committed to establishing Walmsley’s whereabouts.

"There is currently a reward of £20,000 on offer for information leading to the apprehension of Walmsley and his return to prison."

Officers would ask anyone who may come into contact with Walmsley, to contact the police on 999. Anyone who may have any information which could help with the investigation are asked to contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.