Two escape custody in Limerick

Gardaí are searching for two men who escaped from custody while being transported to prison in Co Limerick yesterday.

Gardaí are searching for two men who escaped from custody while being transported to prison in Co Limerick yesterday.

The men, both aged in their 20s, were being transported to Limerick Prison after appearing at the District Court.

They made their escape on foot as they were entering the prison on Mulgrave Street at about 11.30am.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda station at 061-214340.

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