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Escaped prisoner arrested in Napier

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A man who escaped from a prison van in Dannevirke last week was arrested in Napier on Saturday 20 April.

David Lothien, aged 21 years-old from Hastings was located by Police at the Park Island sports ground where he was watching a game. He attempted to flee on foot but was arrested.

He will appear in the Napier District Court today charged with escaping custody.

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