Not-so-great escape

A MAN escaped police custody in a Toowoomba courtroom, only to be arrested on one of the city’s main streets.

The man had appeared in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody relating to assault charges. On being remanded, he barged out of the courtroom dock, ran along a corridor and down the stairs. But he was arrested by police on Margaret St.

A MAN who escaped police custody from a Toowoomba courtroom was arrested on one of the city’s main streets.

The man had appeared in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody relating to assault charges.

Police said the man, on being remanded, allegedly barged his way out of the courtroom dock about 2.40pm Wednesday.

The man then allegedly ran through a corridor between two courtrooms before jumping over a railing and down a set of stairs.

A witness reportedly told police a security guard caught the man by his shirt but he shrugged it off as he dangled over the stair way.

The man then allegedly fled the courthouse precinct and was arrested by police on Margaret St about 2.50pm.

It is understood the man, who has been held in custody, had applied for bail during his court appearance on charges of assault or obstructing police, driving without a licence, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.