Photo: RNZ
A prisoner has been on the run for four days after escaping while on a hospital escort in Auckland.
Mt Eden Corrections Facility acting general manager Edith Pattinson confirmed to RNZ a remand prisoner escaped from Corrections staff about 9am on Friday while on a hospital escort.
"Police were informed immediately and are actively searching for them."
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RNZ understands the prisoner had been handcuffed.
Pattinson encouraged anyone with information about the prisoners' location to contact the police.
"Public safety is our top priority. Any escape is unacceptable and an immediate review into how this incident occurred is being carried out."
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