Prisoner arrested after hospital escape and carjacking

Friday 22 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 22 Nov 2024, 5:48pm

In this story Waikato Hospital

A prisoner is back in custody after allegedly assaulting two Corrections officers and carjacking a vehicle during a medical appointment at Waikato Hospital. Police were notified of the incident around 12.30pm on Friday, and the individual was arrested at approximately 3.45pm.

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1. 1NewsFri 22 Nov 2024, 4:43pm

   Prisoner's dramatic hospital escape: Staff assault and car heist (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 22 Nov 2024, 5:48pm

   Prisoner allegedly assaulted guards and car-jacked vehicle when escaping hospital (opens in new tab)