Man who escaped from prison transport found by Dorset Police

Escaped prisoner found by Dorset Police
Escaped prisoner found by Dorset Police
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A man who escaped from prison transport in Poole has been found by police.

Kyle Darren Eglington made off from a court prisoner transport vehicle around 11.13am on Saturday.

The 32-year-old escaped from the vehicle in Hardy Road in Poole, having allegedly assaulted one of the security officers.

Read more: Review commissioned into how Kyle Eglington escaped prison transport vehicle

Following extensive enquiries, Kyle Eglington was located by officers from Dorset Police’s Tactical Firearms Team during the evening of Monday March 28.

Police said he was found in Bournemouth.

He has been arrested on suspicion of assault and escaping from lawful custody.

No further arrests have been made.

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