A prisoner escaped from Waikato Hospital, assaulted officers, stole a car, and was later arrested in Leamington.

A 25-year-old prisoner escaped from Waikato Hospital during a medical appointment on Friday, assaulting two corrections officers and stealing a car. Police tracked the stolen vehicle using a helicopter and ground staff, eventually stopping it and arresting the man in Leamington. He faces multiple charges and is set to appear in Hamilton District Court. The Spring Hill Corrections Facility is conducting a review of the escape.

November 22, 2024
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