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A convicted gunman jailed for life is on the loose after being helped to escape by two masked men during a trip to hospital. A gunman who was jailed for life is on the run after being helped to escape by two masked men during a trip to hospital.
Joe Farnan, 27, arrived at Hammersmith Hospital by ambulance when two men - one armed with a gun - opened the ambulance doors and helped him escape Joe Farnan, 27, arrived at Hammersmith Hospital by ambulance when two men - one armed with a gun - opened the vehicle's doors.
The three men fled the scene by car after the escape at 1400 BST. The three men fled the scene by car at 1400 BST.
Farnan, from Bermondsey, south London, was jailed at Wormwood Scrubs Prison for possession of firearms with intent. Farnan, from Bermondsey, south London, was in prison at Wormwood Scrubs for possession of firearms with intent.
Farnan was being taken to hospital after complaining of fits whilst at the west London prison. He was being taken to hospital after complaining of fits while at the west London prison.
Officers unhurtOfficers unhurt
Police described Farnan as white, medium build with dark brown hair and blue eyes.
He is about 5ft 10in tall and has a distinctive scar on his forearm.
In July last year, he was convicted of conspiracy to rob, aggravated vehicle taking and escaping lawful custody.
A Prison Service spokeswoman said: "The ambulance had driven to Hammersmith Hospital around 300m away and when it pulled into A&E, armed men with balaclavas approached the ambulance.A Prison Service spokeswoman said: "The ambulance had driven to Hammersmith Hospital around 300m away and when it pulled into A&E, armed men with balaclavas approached the ambulance.
"They forced the three officers to uncuff the prisoner who escaped in the vehicle.""They forced the three officers to uncuff the prisoner who escaped in the vehicle."
The officers were unhurt, but are being treated for shock. No shots were fired.The officers were unhurt, but are being treated for shock. No shots were fired.
The public are being advised not to approach the men but to contact the police if they are seen.The public are being advised not to approach the men but to contact the police if they are seen.