Dangerous Wellington prisoner arrested
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Save Rikihana Tawhai has been found at a Porirua property after allegedly escaping custody at the weekend. Photo/police
A Wellington prisoner who allegedly escaped police custody at court by faking an illness has been found.
Wellington police were searching Rikihana (Ricky) Tawhai since Saturday morning when he allegedly fled Porirua District Court.
Tawhai, 27, said he was ill and an ambulance was called but police said he ran
off while being assessed.
He was considered dangerous and not to be approached.
Tawhai has since been arrested again after being found at a Porirua property.