Prison inmate charged for murder escapes custody

A prison inmate charged with murder has escaped custody while being treated at the Eric Williams Medical Science Complex, Mt Hope.

A statement from the Prison Service said Hakeem Ishmael Mohammed, from Wharf Trace, Maracas, St Joseph, escaped from the hospital's accident and emergency department around 3 am on August 4.

The Prison Service said Mohammed was considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached if seen.

Police were still searching for Mohammed up to press time on August 4.

The authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the nearest police station, 999, the prison authorities at 623-7070 or the Prisons Hotline at 800-PRSN (800-7776).

The statement said, "The Prison Service will investigate the circumstances of this incident and has engaged the assistance of all the relevant security agencies to locate the escapee as quickly as possible."