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Three awaiting trail prisoners overpower officer, escape

The Police in Phalaborwa have launched a massive manhunt for three awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from the police holding cells at around 17:00 yesterday (Thursday).

LIMPOPO -According to Police Spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe the escapees allegedly attacked officials who were serving them food and managed to disarmed one before escaping.

“No shot was fired,” Ngoepe added.

The escapees are identified as: Papic Mashale (23), Thomas Mawashe (23) and Benny Mathaba (24).

All suspects are from the Phalaborwa area and face charges of rape. Crimes which were committed in the Namakgale Policing Area outside Phalaborwa. 

Police investigations are still continuing.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this escapees ,may contact Brigadier James Espach on 082 576 0743, their nearest Police Station or the 24-hour crime stop number 0860010111.

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