Police Make Arrest Over Alleged Court Escape

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2023-04-14 HKT 11:15

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  • The police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of misleading them and escaping from custody. File photo: RTHK

    The police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of misleading them and escaping from custody. File photo: RTHK

Police on Friday said they had arrested a man after a suspect in a court case allegedly escaped from custody by switching his ID wristband with that of another defendant.

The alleged ID swap on Monday led to police releasing a man meant to be remanded in custody, while a defendant granted bail remained in a holding cell at West Kowloon Court.

Officers said they arrested a man, 37, in Yau Ma Tei on Thursday night. He is suspected of escaping from lawful custody and misleading the police.

A 24-year-old man appeared in court on Thursday, also accused of misleading officers. He was remanded in custody.

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