National hunt for escaped terror suspect - with every airport and port in the country on alert

A national manhunt for an escaped terror suspect is underway. Every airport and port across the country is on alert, as a search for continues.

The 21-year-old serving member of the British Army is awaiting trial for terror and Official Secrets Act offences. He escaped from Wandsworth prison on Wednesday morning (September 6), the Metropolitan Police said.

Airports across the country are carrying out additional checks on passengers. People travelling through Manchester Airport faced major delays and queues at security.

Border Force queues are building at airports across the country.

A post shared by Manchester Airport on X said: "Our security teams work hard to ensure the safety and security of all at Manchester Airport and carry out important checks set by the UK Government."

A Met Police press release reads: "Khalife was on remand at HMP Wandsworth, awaiting trial in relation to terrorism and Official Secrets Act offences. From our initial enquiries, it is believed he escaped from the prison at approximately 07.50am.

"Khalife was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, red and white chequered trousers and brown steel toe cap boots.

"He is of slim build, has short brown hair and is around 6ft 2ins tall. Khalife has links to the Kingston area. It is believed he most likely remains in the London area at this time, although he may have travelled further afield."

If seen, the public are advised not to approach Khalife and to call 999 immediately, quoting reference CAD 1631/06SEP23.

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command said: "We have a team of officers who are making extensive and urgent enquiries in order to locate and detain Khalife as quickly as possible.

"However, the public can help us