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Escaped prisoner Mario Austin, 31, has been recaptured after hiding in a house on Combermere Street in The City. Police apprehended him following his escape from Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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Prisoner Mario Austin, 31, who escaped during medical treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, has been apprehended by police in Combermere Street, The City.
Hurricane Beryl heads towards Cayman Islands and Mexico after causing devastation in Caribbean islands, leaving at least 10 dead. Evacuations and preparations underway as storm approaches tourist areas.
A man was fatally stabbed on Kings Street, St Michael following an altercation at 6:45 a.m. The victim was transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital but died during treatment. Identity remains undisclosed.
Police are searching for Mario Austin, a 31-year-old robbery suspect who escaped custody during medical treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Public urged to report sightings to authorities.
