Fugitive admits breaking out of Pentonville

homerton ILFORD Islington

A fugitive who escaped from Pentonville prison by placing dummies in his bed in a daring Alcatraz-style breakout is facing years behind bars. James Whitlock, 31, fooled guards with blankets and pillows made to look as if he was still in bed overnight on 7 November. Whitlock used diamond-tipped cutting equipment to slice through the prison bars before climbing over the wall to freedom. He was arrested at a house in Shepherds Lane, Homerton, six days later and today (MON)…

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