Police sought three suspects who escaped from holding cells in Mpumalanga

It is alleged that the trio escaped through a small window at the back of the holding cells on Wednesday evening.  

Police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala says the three suspects were part of four who were taken to the holding cells during a change of shift. 

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“When members went to the awaiting holding cells to remove them, only one suspect was left.”

Mohlala adds that the trio has been arrested for various crimes that include copper theft and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist them.