5 news...
1. Suspect escapes police custody at South West hospital
2026-04-20 07:31:57
Police search for wanted man who escaped police custody: A shoplifting suspect is on the run after escaping his police escorts at a South West hospital. Avon and Somerset Police are trying to track down Gary Gainard, who is now wanted for escaping lawful...score:0.696, 2026-04-20 11:20:40
2. Suspect escapes police custody at South West hospital
2026-04-20 07:31:57
Police search for wanted man who escaped police custody: A shoplifting suspect is on the run after escaping his police escorts at a South West hospital. Avon and Somerset Police are trying to track down Gary Gainard, who is now wanted for escaping lawful...score:0.696, 2026-04-20 11:03:16
3. Suspect escapes police custody at South West hospital
2026-04-20 07:31:57
Police search for wanted man who escaped police custody: A shoplifting suspect is on the run after escaping his police escorts at a South West hospital. Avon and Somerset Police are trying to track down Gary Gainard, who is now wanted for escaping lawful...score:0.696, 2026-04-20 10:36:59
4. Man escapes police custody after claiming to 'feel unwell' as manhunt launched
2026-04-20 03:02:00
Gary Gainard has escaped police custody (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
Police are on the hunt for a man who fled custody after claiming he was feeling ill.
Gary Gainard, 47, was detained in Bristol on Saturday, April 18, for failing to appear in...score:0.613, 2026-04-20 05:08:52
5. Alleged shoplifter on the run from police after 'falling unwell'
2026-04-19 19:03:57
An alleged shoplifter who complained of feeling unwell before being taken to hospital whilst still under arrest has escaped from police.
Gary Gainard is wanted for escaping lawful custody.
The 47-year-old from Bristol was arrested in Knowle at 1.20pm...score:1, 2026-04-19 22:22:44