A manhunt is underway after three prisoners escaped from a prison van in New Zealand while being transported from jail.
The men, who have not been named, escaped from a van taking them to Auckland’s Mt Eden prison on Friday afternoon.
They are believed to have sprinted across Mt Wellington highway before taking a bystander’s car and fleeing the scene.
‘Public safety is our top priority. Any escape is unacceptable and an immediate review into how this incident occurred will be carried out,’ Chief Custodial Officer Neil Beales told Newshub.
Three prisoners have escaped police custody and stolen a car in New Zealand, with the cops warning the public to stay vigilant
Superintendant Shanan Gray said police were still hunting the prisoners.
He asked anybody who saw the remand prisoners escape to contact police.
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‘This is an ongoing incident and further updates will be provided once they become available,’ he added.
The escape comes just days after Mt Eden prisoners started a riot with two prisoners destroying a recreation room while others lit a fire.
The men, who have not been named, broke out from a car taking them to Auckland’s Mt Eden prison on Thursday
In 2015, the prison became infamous when a series of videos showing fight clubs inside the cells were leaked.
UK firm Serco was in charge of the prison at the time but later lost the contract with it being handed back to the New Zealand Department of Corrections.
