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Dangerous prisoner sprung at Tardebigge
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A dangerous prisoner is on the run after escaping in a van ambush near Hewell Prison in Tardebigge.
John Anslow (31) was sprung from the prison escort van by a masked gang who smashed its windows with sledgehammers at about 8.20am on Monday.
They then made off in one car and are believed to have switched to another vehicle in Stoney Lane, which runs between Alvechurch and Tutnall.
Anslow, who was charged with murder last week, is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build, with short straight dark brown hair.
He is from the Tipton area and is one of five men charged with the murder of Richard Deakin, who was shot dead in Chasetown, Staffordshire, in 2010.
Anslow was charged on Wednesday, 18 January, and was on his way to Stafford Crown Court.
Det Insp Jon Marsden, of West Mercia Police, said: “Three men wearing balaclavas, two of whom were carrying sledgehammers, got out of a silver Volkswagen Scirocco, and smashed the windscreen and driver’s window of the GEO Amey prison escort van.
“The van driver was punched but no serious injuries were sustained by escort staff.
“There were two other prisoners in the van at the time, neither of whom were released.”
The Scirroco drove off at speed. The group are believed to have switched to a silver Mercedes car in Stoney Lane soon after.
Det Insp Marsden added: “Anslow has recently been charged with murder and is considered dangerous. We are working closely with our colleagues from West Midlands and Staffordshire Police forces and a large number of officers from all three forces are involved in the search for him.
“However we would urge any members of the public who sees him not to approach him directly, but to contact police immediately on 999.”
Information can also be passed on to West Mercia Police on 0300 333 3000 quoting incident 87-s-230112, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1111.
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