Fleeing suspect shot by H/Dorp police

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An awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from police custody while at the Humansdorp Magistrate's court has died after being shot by police.

Provincial police spokesperson, major Ernest Sigobe, says police were taking the 32-year-old man to appear in court on Wednesday when he managed to escape.

He says police gave chase and the process the suspect was shot.

Sigobe says he was taken to the Humansdorp hospital where he died.

The suspect was due to appear in court on acharge of assault with aggravating circumstances.