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08/05/2015
Gardai Launch Manhunt After Prisoner Escapes From Court
Gardaí have launched a manhunt after a prisoner escaped from Cloverhill in Dublin.
The man escaped from Bray Circuit Court in Wicklow after his case was heard on Thursday morning.
According to RTE, the man ran off after his handcuffs were removed.
Gardaí are continuing to search for the prisoner and an investigation has been launched by the Irish Prison Service.
(CD/JP)
The man escaped from Bray Circuit Court in Wicklow after his case was heard on Thursday morning.
According to RTE, the man ran off after his handcuffs were removed.
Gardaí are continuing to search for the prisoner and an investigation has been launched by the Irish Prison Service.
(CD/JP)
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