Police search for man who fled while handcuffed near Gisborne

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 6:50pm

Police are urgently searching for 36-year-old Sonny Kennedy after he escaped on foot from a rural Whakarau Road property on Wednesday morning. Kennedy was arrested and handcuffed around 9.30am before fleeing towards a nearby bush area. Authorities have expressed concerns for his welfare.

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1. StuffWed 21 May 2025, 5:50pm

   Gisborne man flees police after being arrested and handcuffed, still on the run (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 21 May 2025, 6:02pm

   Man in handcuffs sought after fleeing police near Gisborne (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 6:49pm

   Man flees during arrest at rural property near Gisborne (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 21 May 2025, 6:50pm

   Gisborne police search for 36-year-old man who escaped officers while handcuffed (opens in new tab)