He sparked a nationwide manhunt after vanishing when he was given permission to leave court to speak to a legal adviser.
The Sun
Police chiefs are co-ordi-nating a nationwide manhunt to try to catch the suspects.
The Sun
Cope went on the run, prompting a nationwide manhunt.
The Sun
There was a four-day nationwide manhunt until he was finally tracked down and arrested.
Times, Sunday Times
Police and security officials were aware within an hour that he was on the run but have been unable to trace him despite an allports alert and a nationwide manhunt.
Times, Sunday Times