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Man sought by gardaí following court escape

A man is still on the run from the gardaí after escaping from custody in Clonmel, Co Tipperary two days ago. 

Richard Freyne was under escort from Limerick Prison on Tuesday morning when he escaped from Clonmel courthouse at around 10.15am.

He should have appeared at the High Court in Cloverhill Prison in Dublin yesterday in relation to a bail application. Mr Freyne had been in custody since 22 February.

The 28-year-old from Clonmel is alleged to have been a member of a gang which robbed and gagged a couple in their home a month ago.