A manhunt is underway after a man escapes from a prison van outside a court in Liverpool, according to reports from the UK media. The incident leads to police searching for the person at large in the area around the court. Authorities ask the public not to approach him and to contact emergency services if anyone sees him. The reports state that anyone who spots the suspect should call 999 immediately so officers can respond.

Details about the man’s identity, motive, and how he escaped are not provided in the available summaries. The focus of the reporting is on the ongoing search and public safety guidance while police locate the escaped prisoner. The incident occurs in the context of a court appearance or transport to/from the court, with the escape taking place outside the building. Police continue efforts to track him down as part of the wider manhunt.