Police are hunting a man who escaped from custody.

Patrick Dandas was arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary.

He was taken to Margate Police Station but escaped at around 12.30pm today.

Dandas is also wanted in connection with the assault of an emergency worker which is alleged to have taken place on Wednesday 14 April in Northdown Road, Cliftonville.

He is known to have links with Ramsgate and Cliftonville.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should urgently call 999 quoting Kent 15-538.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form.

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