35-year-old Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders, an escaped inmate in Houston, Texas, fled after assaulting a court staffer with a knife during his burglary and firearm possession court appearance.

Manhunt underway in Houston, Texas for escaped inmate Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders, 35, who escaped law enforcement during his court appearance. Sanders was being held on charges of burglary and possession of a weapon by a felon. He accosted a court staffer at knifepoint before fleeing the courthouse. Authorities are searching for the dangerous escaped inmate who may be armed with a knife.