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Man allegedly escapes Risdon Prison, prompting highway police pursuit north of Hobart

Adam Holmes
Updated September 17 2021 - 9:06am, first published September 16 2021 - 9:38am
A 35-year-old man allegedly escaped from Risdon Prison on Thursday morning.
A 35-year-old man allegedly escaped from Risdon Prison on Thursday morning.

A man alleged to have escaped Risdon Prison on Thursday morning prompting a highway police pursuit has been charged with numerous offences.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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