Jamie Cooper, 33, is said to have faked a medical emergency while being transported to court, before ‘overpowering’ escort officers and making his escape in Preston, Lancashire
21:15, 19 Mar 2025Updated 21:20, 19 Mar 2025

Jamie Cooper ‘overpowered’ officers after faking a medical emergency (Image: Dave Nelson)
Police received a report of the escape at about 8.54am on Wednesday, the force said. Cooper is described as 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build with short, cropped hair, and is thought to be wearing a blue coat, blue jeans and black trainers.
Cooper had been charged with assaulting a police officer and criminal damage, according to the Lancashire Post. He was due to stand before magistrates on Wednesday but police are now asking members of the public to help them try find the wanted prisoner.
People are urged not to approach Cooper should they come in contact with him. As part of the appeal, police have released a picture of Cooper, who is seen smiling and wearing a Nike black top.
Images posted on social media show police officers searching areas close to the motorway where Cooper made his escape. A number of police vehicles and officers can be seen in the surrounding area.