Brockwell escape was aided by four people, say gardaí

Gardaí now suspect four people were involved in the escape of Derek Brockwell from custody at Tallaght Hospital two weeks ago.

Further details of the escape emerged yesterday after detectives questioned an inmate in Portlaoise Prison and arrested his parents, both aged in their 60s, at their home in Co Meath.

Investigating officers believe a fourth — as yet unidentified — person was also involved in the escape on February 17. This person drove the motorbike that picked up Brockwell, 53, at the hospital after he assaulted his two prison officers — slicing open one of their stomachs — and fled.