LIVE: Gardaí searching for man who escaped custody from Limerick courthouse
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochaná has confirmed that investigations are ongoing
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident where a man escaped from custody.
The man escaped custody in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, this Tuesday September 22.
The incident is understood to have occurred during Tuesday’s regular scheduled sitting of Newcastle West’s District Court.
Numerous social media posts have indicated that there is a helicopter circling in the area, as well as a strong garda presence.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochaná said: “Gardaí are investigating an incident where a man escaped from custody in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.”
The spokesperson confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
According to some reports, the suspect escaped from garda custody via a window after he sought to use toilet facilities at the courthouse.
It is understood that there is no danger to members of the public.