Police seek escaped prisoner

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Police are searching for a 33-year-old man who escaped from court cells in Hamilton this morning.

Police said Michael Campbell, 33, escaped from the Hamilton Court cells about 10.15am this morning.

A warrant was now out for the Hamilton man's arrest, police said.

An investigation was now underway to find out how Campbell managed to escape, Senior Sergeant Rupert Friend said.

"However the most important issue for us at this time is his recapture. Associates of Campbell are reminded that anyone found helping an escaped prisoner to evade police could themselves face criminal charges."

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Campbell was asked to call Hamilton Police on 07 858 6200 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.