Police Holding Facilities

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (27 July 2015). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I have been advised:

On Thursday, 15 January 2015, a 24 year old male was arrested for aggravated assault and contravening a condition of an intervention order. Whilst being charged at the Mimili Police Station, the man escaped via a fire escape exit door. Police searched the immediate area and local community with the accused being arrested on 18 January 2015.

Prisoner management procedures were reviewed and changes were implemented in relation to prisoner security.