On June 25, officers arrested the criminal Daniel Gee in the Aspull area of Wigan while he was dodging them. He had been on the run for more than a month after escaping from Kirklevington Grange prison in North Yorkshire.
The Break-Out from Kirklevington Grange Prison
Gee, who has a previous conviction of involvement in organized crime, fled the Category D prison in May. Kirklevington Grange is an open prison for prisoners nearing the end of their sentences. Though known for rehabilitation and low security, Gee was able to free himself from the system and escape.
Authorities immediately launched a manhunt after Gee’s disappearance. His escape called into question the prison’s security protocols. Eventually, he issued violent threats targeting his classmates Liam Connor Jr. and Dylan Wilson, leading to his arrest and imprisonment.
The Capture at Aspull, Wigan
Daniel Gee, 32, was arrested on June 25 in Aspull, Wigan, after an intensive police probe. Police found him based on public tips and intelligence efforts. The arrest concluded weeks of tension in the community over his whereabouts.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrest, stating, “Officers arrested the individual without incident.” Meanwhile, reports revealed that Gee had been living in residential neighborhoods and frequently moving to avoid capture.
Daniel Gee’s History of Criminality
Daniel Gee had become the infamous linchpin of Liverpool’s organized crime syndicate. He became known for his involvement in violent disputes and drug trade. In 2009 Gee was imprisoned, indefinitely linked to firearms offenses.
He has a criminal history, notably attempted murder and directing criminal enterprise. They described him as a dangerous person who was capable of spreading ideas. All this made his flight especially frightening to the police, and the public.
Fears About How Prison Is Managed
Gee’s break exposed major failings in the prison system. Kirklevington Grange, which is a lower-security prison, is for inmates approaching release as they are being readied to return to society. But critics say people with histories like Gee’s shouldn’t be placed in open prisons.
Experts are calling for a review of the prison’s security protocols. They emphasize the need for more stringent evaluations before moving high-risk inmates to low-security prisons. Following the incident, the Ministry of Justice said it would investigate Gee’s escape.
