Three offenders are on the run in Levin after overpowering a police officer and carjacking an innocent motorist.
Wiremu Eparaima, Te Wera Hemara, and Emmanuel Witana escaped from Levin District Court today, police have confirmed.
The escape happened after the three offenders were being placed into transport at Levin District Court, police said.
"About 5.40pm, the three were being placed into transport at Levin District Court when an offender has restrained one of the officers in order to aid in the escape of three other offenders," police said.
"The three ran from the station and got into the car of a man unknown to them, and demanded he drive away."