Stuart Abel

Mar 16, 2025 | devonlive.com | Stuart Abel |Katie Timms |Unzela Khan

Nestled near the vast expanse of Dartmoor, locals have been privy to some rather extraordinary stories over the years, with tales that range from audacious escapes to outright rebellions. While many of these are simply legendary yarns, some are so remarkable they're hard to believe. Consider the infamous 'mad axeman', a figure whose escape from the imposing Dartmoor Prison almost 60 years ago remains etched in local lore.

Jun 9, 2024 | msn.com | Stuart Abel |Katie Timms

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Jun 9, 2024 | devonlive.com | Katie Timms |Stuart Abel

Living in the shadow of Dartmoor Prison, locals have a front-row seat to some truly wild tales - from bold prison breakouts to raging riots. Although many of these stories take on a legendary status, there are a few so extraordinary they teeter on the brink of incredulity. Consider, for example, the notorious 'mad axeman' whose daring escape from the imposing prison over half a century ago continues to captivate curious minds.

Aug 6, 2023 | msn.com | Katie Timms |Sam Elliott-Gibbs |Stuart Abel

There are some infamous criminals who have pulled off some incredible escapes from Dartmoor Prison since it first put wrong-doers behind bars hundreds of years ago. Some of them didn't stay there for long, making a dash from the Princetown facility in Devon - and some were never caught. Earning themselves nicknames such as 'Foxy' and 'Rubber Bones', there have been some wild stories over the years.

Aug 6, 2023 | mirror.co.uk | Katie Timms |Sam Elliott-Gibbs |Stuart Abel

There are some infamous criminals who have pulled off some incredible escapes from Dartmoor Prison since it first put wrong-doers behind bars hundreds of years ago. Some of them didn't stay there for long, making a dash from the Princetown facility in Devon - and some were never caught. Earning themselves nicknames such as 'Foxy' and 'Rubber Bones', there have been some wild stories over the years.