Search continuing for Keith Macken (43) who escaped this morning
A search is under way following the escape of a prisoner while under escort at Tallaght Hospital. Photograph: Colin Keegan/CollinsKeith Macken from, Cabra was an inmate at Wheatfield prison where he was awaiting sentencing for assault causing harm. He had been receiving treatment at the hospital in recent days but escaped at about 6am.
In a statement, it said “the Irish Prison Service can confirm that a prisoner has escaped from lawful custody”. “An Garda Síochána were notified immediately and provided with all the relevant information in relation to the prisoner. The Irish Prison Service is currently investigating the circumstances of the escape.
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