Escaped Mental Patient Commits Armed Robbery
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An escaped patient with mental health problems is wanted for 2 counts of armed robbery after escaping from a rather unsecure secure unit.
It is thought that 44-year-old John Slavin got outside help to escape from Springfield hospital in Tooting, where he was being held in the run-up to a trial for aggravated burglary.
Slavin threatened staff at a book shop in Gloucester with a large knife but was caught on CCTV when he emerged with £90.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Slavin has a mental health condition which he is prescribed medication for. He currently does not have access to this medication and we would urge members of the public not to approach him."
It is thought that 44-year-old John Slavin got outside help to escape from Springfield hospital in Tooting, where he was being held in the run-up to a trial for aggravated burglary.
Slavin threatened staff at a book shop in Gloucester with a large knife but was caught on CCTV when he emerged with £90.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Slavin has a mental health condition which he is prescribed medication for. He currently does not have access to this medication and we would urge members of the public not to approach him."
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