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Search under way for handcuffed man who escaped from custody

Search under way for handcuffed man who escaped from custody
Enniskillen town centre is pictured in the Fermanagh South Tyrone seat, in County Fermanagh on May 30, 2017 Last years Brexit referendum vote has seen the prospect of the border's unwelcome return to Fermanagh & South Tyrone, a largely rural constituency in the southwest of Northern Ireland that made world headlines in 1981 with the election of Irish Republican hunger striker Bobby Sands. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL FAITH (Photo credit should read PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Police in Co Fermanagh have appealed to a man who escaped from custody to hand himself in.

Duane Farry (34) was arrested by police on Monday on suspicion of a number of offences.

The PSNI said he escaped from custody at around 6.50pm while “being dealt with for a medical issue” in the Enniskillen area.

“Duane Farry was arrested earlier today on suspicion of a number of offences including criminal damage and assault on police,” Inspector Brown said.

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“He is described as approximately 5ft 5in tall, of thin build, with blond hair and multiple tattoos to both arms.

“He was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and white T-shirt, and was handcuffed to the front.

“He was last seen in the Irvinestown Road area of Enniskillen.”

Police have appealed to the public to help find Farry.

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“We are advising the public to not approach this man but to call 999 immediately if seen.

“Police would also appeal directly to Duane to hand himself in.

“I want to reassure the local community that we have deployed all necessary resources as we work to locate Mr Farry.”

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

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