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05/05/2006
Police hunt for escaped prisoner
Police are carrying out a man hunt for a prisoner who escaped from custody yesterday.
James Joseph McEvoy, 27, from the Newry area, was on compassionate leave to attend a funeral, when he made his escape.
He was last seen getting into a white coloured car at a petrol station on the Newry by-pass.
Police believe that the car may have crossed the border into the Republic of Ireland.
James McEvoy has been described as around 5' 11", of medium build with fair hair and blue eyes.
Detectives have said that he is currently serving a jail term for causing grievous bodily harm and should not be approached.
Anyone who may have seen McEvoy or who know of his whereabouts, should contact police immediately on 0845 600 8000 or on anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111. Alternatively, they should call the emergency number on 999.
(EF/SP)
James Joseph McEvoy, 27, from the Newry area, was on compassionate leave to attend a funeral, when he made his escape.
He was last seen getting into a white coloured car at a petrol station on the Newry by-pass.
Police believe that the car may have crossed the border into the Republic of Ireland.
James McEvoy has been described as around 5' 11", of medium build with fair hair and blue eyes.
Detectives have said that he is currently serving a jail term for causing grievous bodily harm and should not be approached.
Anyone who may have seen McEvoy or who know of his whereabouts, should contact police immediately on 0845 600 8000 or on anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111. Alternatively, they should call the emergency number on 999.
(EF/SP)
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