A manhunt has been launched after a former soldier awaiting trial on terror charges escaped from a London prison.

Daniel Abed Khalife had been accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and allegedly breaching the Official Secrets Act.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says he reportedly escaped by clinging on to the underside of a food delivery van.

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A manhunt has been launched after a former soldier awaiting trial on terror charges escaped from a London prison.
Daniel Abed Khalife had been accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and allegedly breaching the Official Secrets Act.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says he reportedly escaped by clinging on to the underside of a food delivery van.
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