Manhunt for Prison Escapee Jamie Cooper Continues Across Northwest UK

Jamie Cooper, a 33-year-old inmate, escaped from a GEOAmey prison van while being transported to Lancaster Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning. The escape occurred after the van was forced to stop on the M55 due to Cooper's reported medical emergency, during which he overpowered the guards and fled, as shown in a viral video. Since his escape, there have been multiple sightings of him across the north west, including areas such as Bolton, Preston, and Blackpool, with the last confirmed sighting in Blackpool on Thursday morning. Lancashire Police have issued a public appeal for assistance and released a new image of Cooper, who is described as 5ft 7in, of medium build, with short cropped hair, wearing black trainers, blue jeans, a grey top, and a blue coat at the time of his escape. Authorities have urged the public not to approach Cooper but to call 999 if he is spotted. The search for him has entered its third day, intensifying as police continue their efforts to locate him.