Manhunt follows escape of prisoner from Bray court

A manhunt is continuing this morning following the escape of a prisoner from Cloverhill in Dublin.

The man in his 20s made his escape at Bray Circuit Court in Wicklow where his case was being heard, at around 11 o'clock yesterday morning.

According to reports this morning, the prisoner was being led to a holding cell when he made his escape through a door.

Gardaí are now searching for the fugitive and the Prison Service has launched an investigation.