Police arrest Simon Newchurch who escaped police custody at Murray Bridge Hospital
A wanted man has been found and arrested after escaping from police custody in handcuffs.
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A man who escaped police custody while in handcuffs has been found and arrested.
Police will allege Simon Newchurch, 29, of Narrung was under police guard at Murray Bridge Hospital when fled just before 6.30pm on Saturday, November 13.
Police said he was Aboriginal, 180cm tall with a medium build, blond hair and grey eyes. He was wearing a black top and black pants but no shoes. His hands were handcuffed to the front.
Police searched the Murray Bridge area, where he was found with another man late Sunday morning. He was arrested and charged with escaping custody. The other man, a 43-year-old from Murray Bridge, was charged with assisting an offender. Both men will appear in the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court on Monday.
After his arrest, police thanked the public for their help.
In other police news, there were two fires overnight including at a house that was significantly damaged in Gawler East.
Flames were leaping through the roof when MFS and CFS firefighters on three trucks arrived at the home on Hutchins St. They were alerted to the blaze about 6.15am.
“Crews brought the well-involved fire under control in 20 minutes,” an MFS spokeswoman said.
No one was home at the time of the fire, which caused significant damage to the home.
Fire cause investigators will visit scene to determine the cause.
In a separate incident, police are investigating a lawn fire at a home in Davoren Park, which they suspect was deliberately lit.
Firefighters and police were called to the Mandeville St home just before 11.15pm on Saturday. The fire was extinguished and no one was injured and no other property was damaged.
Crime Scene officers examined the area. Police do not believe the incident was a random attack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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