A MAJOR search is being carried out for a man who escaped from a court prisoner transport vehicle wearing just his underwear and socks.

Dorset Police received a report at 11.13am on Saturday, March 26, 32-year-old Kyle Darren Eglington had made off from the vehicle in Hardy Road in Poole, having assaulted security officers.

Officers are carrying out detailed searches in the area, with assistance from the NPAS helicopter and British Transport Police.

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Bournemouth Echo:

Eglington had been remanded in custody after being charged with an offence of robbery relating to an incident in Verney Close in Bournemouth on Thursday, March 24.

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He had appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 25.

He is described as white, five feet eleven inches tall and of medium build, with dark brown hair and a beard.

Superintendent Heather Dixey, of Dorset Police, said: “I would like to reassure members of the public that we have a number of officers carrying out searches and other enquiries in a bid to locate Kyle Eglington as soon as possible and return him to lawful custody.

“I would urge anyone who has sees a man in the area in just his underwear and socks, or who matches the description given above and appears to be avoiding detection, to please report it to us.

"There is nothing at this time to suggest he poses a risk to the general public, however, we would urge people not to approach him and to please dial 999 immediately.

“There will be an extensive police presence in the area as we carry out these enquiries and officers can be approached by members of the community with any concerns.”

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If you see Kyle Eglington you should dial 999 immediately.

Anyone else with information should call 101, quoting incident number 26:244 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.

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