00:00 Questions surround Daniel Khalifi's escape following placement at Wandsworth Prison rather than the high security Balmarsh facility.
00:09 Khalifi's escape is a rare event in the UK with only one recorded case in 2021 to 2022.
00:16 Exploiting his role as a kitchen chef, he concealed himself beneath a delivery van.
00:21 An urgent inquiry is underway to examine the security lapse.
00:25 Initial reports suggested an hour's delay in alerting the police, allowing Khalifi additional escape time.
00:31 The police were notified 43 minutes after the van's departure, eventually locating it without Khalifi at 8.37am, three miles away.
00:41 Concerns have been raised about the conditions at Wandsworth Prison described as crumbling, overcrowded and vermin infested.
00:48 Staff shortages have compromised security with too many prisoners for the available staff.
00:53 This has been underscored by Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor.
00:58 Ila.
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