Suspect on the run after bolting from police during trip to hospital as public urged not to approach him
A SUSPECT was on the run yesterday after bolting from police during a trip to hospital.
The public have been warned not to approach bearded Ricky Ousley, who had been arrested over a domestic incident.
He fell ill while being held in police cells in Abingdon, Oxford.
He was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in the city for treatment and was being handed back to police early yesterday morning when he fled.
Despite an extensive search of the area, Ousley, 24, was not found.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: “Officers are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who has absconded from lawful custody in Oxford.
“Ricky Ousley, aged 24 years, had been arrested in relation to a domestic-related incident but was taken ill at Abingdon custody suite and taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
“At approximately 7.35am, the hospital discharged Ousley back into the custody of officers, when he absconded.
“Ousley is a white male, around 5ft 8ins to 5ft 9ins tall with black hair and a beard. He is known to frequent south Oxford.”
Chief Superintendent Emma Garside of Thames Valley Police said: “Ousley had been taken to hospital for treatment following his arrest and upon his discharge, he made off from officers.
“Despite efforts to locate him, we have, as yet, been unsuccessful in doing so. As such, we are appealing to anybody who knows of his whereabouts to call police on 999.
“We would urge the public if you see him, do not approach him, but contact Thames Valley Police immediately.”