Man Sought By Gisborne Police Arrested

Police have located a 36-year-old man who is alleged to have escaped Police custody at a rural Gisborne property yesterday.

The man was observed returning home shortly after 11pm and was arrested without incident, said Inspector Soni Malaulau, Tairāwhiti Police.

“He was cold but otherwise unharmed.”

Enquiries are continuing and Police are considering charges.

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