Former soldier Daniel Khalife, who escaped from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023, pleaded guilty to the escape while denying charges connected to the Official Secrets Act and a bomb hoax. In court, he claimed he did not ask Iranian agents for help, despite sending Telegram messages during his three-day fugitive status. Khalife explained his actions were motivated by curiosity, asserting he never sought assistance. He managed to evade capture until police apprehended him while biking along a canal. His trial is ongoing, with further revelations expected.