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Manhunt launched in Adelaide to find escaped prisoner

A 36-year-old man charged with assault and weapons offenses escaped while handcuffed and wearing a medical gown, prompting a police search with specialized units.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Police are searching western Adelaide for a man who escaped custody from hospital overnight.

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Manhunt for fugitive in major city

A huge police search is under way for a man who escaped police custody while handcuffed in a major Aussie city.

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Manhunt underway in Adelaide for man in cuffs and hospital gown

Police are looking for a man who escaped custody in a medical gown and handcuffs in Adelaide's western suburbs, and are warning the public not to approach him.

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Manhunt for prisoner who escaped from police at Adelaide hospital

A manhunt is underway in western Adelaide today to find a prisoner who escaped custody.

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Manhunt launched in Adelaide to find escaped prisoner

Police are searching western Adelaide for a man who escaped custody from hospital overnight.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
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