Prisoner on the run captured in Bormla

Inmate Martin Xuereb escaped from Xghajra whilst carrying out community work

Martin Xuereb
Martin Xuereb

A prisoner was successfully apprehended in Bormla late last night after he escaped earlier on Friday.

Corradino Correctional Facility resident Martin Xuereb, 42, was carrying out community work in Xghajra, limits of Haz-Zabbar, when he seized the opportunity to flee.

Searching for the man, the Police also issued a public request for help calling on anyone who might have details on his wherabouts to contact them.