The Category ‘A’ Escapers

Few subjects capture the public’s imagination more than the daring escape of dangerous criminals. In his latest thrilling book, former Scotland Yard detective Dick Kirby brings to life numerous examples of such dramatic events. These include the armed robber and a murderer lifted to freedom by helicopter from Gartree Prison football pitch. Later the mastermind, while serving a long sentence, escaped from Whitemoor top security prison with five IRA men shooting a warder with smuggled-in handguns