Stephen Grzyb Arrested After Escaping Police Custody Outside Liverpool Court
Stephen Grzyb, a 22-year-old burglary suspect, has been arrested after escaping police custody outside Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

A 22-year-old man has been recaptured following his escape from police custody outside a Liverpool courthouse on Saturday morning. Stephen Grzyb fled on foot after being transported to Liverpool Magistrates' Court from Belle Vale custody suite by contracted security firm GeoAmey. Merseyside Police confirmed the arrest and return to custody, ending a brief manhunt.
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The Escape
Grzyb absconded shortly after 10:00 BST when officers arrived at the court. He ran down Red Cross Street in the direction of The Strand, prompting police to launch a manhunt. The prisoner had been scheduled to appear before magistrates charged with domestic burglary. His address was listed as Princess Drive in Liverpool.
The escape occurred during the handover process conducted by GeoAmey, a private security contractor tasked by the Ministry of Justice with prisoner transportation. The firm manages more than 8,500 prisoner movements each week across the United Kingdom, according to its operational data. The incident raises questions about custody procedures during court transfers.
Recapture and Aftermath
Merseyside Police confirmed that Grzyb has been arrested and returned to custody. The force did not disclose details of where or when he was apprehended. His case will now proceed through the magistrates court system, likely with additional charges related to the escape itself.
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