1964 Press Photo Financier Serving Jail Sentence - Escapes

Financier Serving Jail Sentence - Escapes: Financier Kenneth De Courcy serving a seven year jail sentence for forgery - escaped last night from prison escort at his solicitor's office in Lincoln's Inn, London. he was at the office on the ground floor of the Stons Building, discussing as appeal against conviction at the Old Bailey last December. Suddenly he bolted, barging his way past his two-men guard, who chased him into the square outside - but he vanished among the lawyers and clerks leaving for home. A countryside search is now in progress for him. Photo Shows: Kenneth de Courcy who escaped from his escort in London last evening.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 06-06-1964.



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