Prisoner released by mistake now back in custody

A prisoner mistakenly released from court in the North has been returned to prison, the Prison Service said today.

Connelly James Cummins, facing charges of aggravated vehicle taking, using a motor vehicle without insurance, and theft, was freed in error at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on October 1.

He was brought to Lisburn Magistrates’ Court by police this morning.

The PSNI is still looking for another man released in error. Devidas Paliutis, 27, appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court via a video link accused of rape.

The Prison Service was told by the court that the holding charges had been withdrawn but did not realise he had been returned for trial to crown court on other charges.