Prisoner escapes custody wearing just underwear and socks

Police are searching for Kyle Darren Eglington, 32, who absconded from a court prisoner transit van

Police are searching for a prisoner who escaped custody wearing just his underwear and socks.

Kyle Darren Eglington, 32, absconded from a court prisoner transit van in Poole after assaulting security officers on Saturday morning, Dorset police said.

The force said it is carrying out “extensive searches” to find Eglington and appealed to the public for information.

It was reported that he was only wearing underwear and socks when he fled the van, police added.

Eglington is described as white, 5ft 11in tall and of medium build, with dark brown hair and a beard.

He was remanded in custody after being charged with robbery in relation to an incident in Bournemouth on Thursday and appeared at Poole magistrates court the following day.

Officers were searching the area with assistance from a National Police Air Service helicopter and the British Transport Police.

Police said members of the public who had seen a man in “just his underwear and socks” or who matches the description should tell them. The force also tweeted an appeal for information.

Supt Heather Dixey, of Dorset police, said: “I would urge anyone who has seen a man in the area in just his underwear and socks, or who matches the description given above and appears to be avoiding detection, to please report it to us.

“There is nothing at this time to suggest he poses a risk to the general public, however, we would urge people not to approach him and to please dial 999 immediately.”

Anyone else with information should call 101 quoting incident number 26:244 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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