Severely injured burglar 'discharges himself' from hospital to commit more crimes

George Dunn landed in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in hospital following a horrific car crash, but just weeks after the startling event he was committing more crimes

Rory Gannon Showbiz Journalist

16:25, 29 Dec 2025

George Dunn was sentenced following a string of burglaries despite being in a life-threatening condition

A prolific burglar who was horrifically injured after a serious crash discharged himself from hospital so he could commit more crimes. Between June and July George Dunn, 42, broke into five properties stealing items including jewellery, watches, bank cards and even war medals, worth more than 3,000.

The officers who investigated the burglaries found DNA evidence and CCTV footage that connected Dunn to the homes. He left a glove at the scene of one property, while traces of his blood was found at others.

While detectives were carrying out their enquiries, Dunn was seriously injured after crashing his car into a wall and then a fence in the early hours of 20 July.

[George Dunn]

George Dunn had suffered life-threatening injuries following the crash but still discharged himself from hospital

He was disqualified from driving at the time and had no insurance, and had to be taken to be seen by doctors.

Despite being in a life-threatening condition, Dunn still made attempts to flee the scene as officers arrived to provide assistance. He was eventually removed from the vehicle by fire crews before being taken to a London hospital by paramedics, as reported by NeedToKnow.

Before he was in a medically fit state to be interviewed about the collision, Dunn discharged himself from hospital on September 1. A month later, he burgled a sixth home but was spotted by a neighbour falling out of a window.

Officers were able to track him down and Dunn, of Quarry Road, Maidstone, Kent was arrested on 15 October and charged with six counts of burglary and multiple traffic offences. He pleaded guilty to all the offences at Maidstone Crown Court and was sentenced at the same court on 23 December.

[The case was heard at Maidstone Crown Court]

The case was heard at Maidstone Crown Court (stock)(Image: Cover Images)

A further eight burglaries were also taken into consideration. After sentencing Kent Police Detective Inspector Lisa Featherstone said: "Dunn is a prolific offender who was determined to continue committing these invasive crimes.

"Not even a life changing injury deterred him, and he discharged himself from hospital to not only try and evade the consequences of his actions but to continue offending. This was a lengthy investigation and officers worked hard to link Dunn to multiple burglaries and driving offences across the county.

"Id like to thank the victims for their continued support throughout and hope they find some comfort in knowing Dunn has been locked up for these crimes." However, this is not the only time a criminal has been caught in hospital trying to run away from their crimes.

[Police outside the Inn on the Lake, in Shorne, Kent]

Kent Police thanked those who had stepped in to help catch the prolific burglar (stock)(Image: Cover Images)

Back in 2022, Shannon Baker was caught sexually assaulting a nurse in a hospital treatment room in Yeovil Hospital. However, in an attempt to avoid being arrested, she fell to the floor and faked having a fit.

Appearing before a court in Yeovil, Baker pleaded guilty to causing a nuisance or disturbance to an NHS staff member after making nookie in Yeovil Hospital. She was also ordered to pay an additional 34 victim discharge.

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