Prisoner who escaped from Limerick courthouse arrested following manhunt
A garda spokesperson has confirmed the man is due to appear before Limerick District Court this Wednesday
A MAN who escaped from garda custody at Newcastle West Courthouse on Tuesday has been located and arrested.
Following a search involving a helicopter and a number of garda personnel, gardaí apprehended the man, in his 20s, at an address in Limerick city on Tuesday evening.
It is understood the man was due to appear before Newcastle West District Court to face an assault charge when he escaped out of a bathroom window.
It has been reported that, when gardaí arrived at the man’s home in Limerick on Tuesday evening, he again attempted to flee capture by escaping through an upstairs window, before being arrested in his garden.
A garda spokesperson confirmed the man will appear before Limerick District Court this Wednesday morning, September 23.
“Gardaí are investigating an incident where a man escaped from custody in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.
“The man, aged in his 20s, was arrested on Tuesday evening in Limerick and returned to detention. He has been charged and will appear before Limerick District Court this morning, Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
No further information is available.”