Escaped prisoner sought

Hamilton: Police are searching for William Merrin after he fled custody in Hamilton yesterday afternoon.

Merrin was last seen at Hamilton Police Station on Anzac Pde just before 3pm when he escaped from police staff.

Police are appealing to the public for any sighting of the 24yearold, who is dangerous and should not be approached. He has a distinctive tattoo above his right eye and another described as linked writing on his left cheek. — The New Zealand Herald