BREAKING: New CCTV released in hunt for arrested man, 24, who escaped from police at hospital

Police have released new CCTV images of a 24-year-old man who escaped from police at a hospital.

Jon Michael Lee, 24, managed to escape and evade officers while he was receiving treatment at the NHS John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford at around 3.45pm on Friday 22 August 2025.

He is now wanted for escape from lawful custody, having been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and burglary in Oxford on the day he escaped.

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The new photo, taken from surveillance footage, shows him at the Up in Arms Pub in Oxford on August 22.

He is described as a white male, around 5ft 11 ins tall, with short brown hair, brown eyes, short moustache and a small beard.

In a new appeal, Thames Valley Police's Detective Inspector Marcia Hardy said: “We are continuing our investigation to trace this individual and following a number of lines of enquiry and we are releasing new CCTV images of him.

“If you see him, please call 999 immediately. We would advise members of the public not to approach.

"We would ask anyone who has previously seen him to get in touch through 101 quoting reference 43250430592 .

“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111”.

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