Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for six men, considered "highly dangerous and possibly armed", who escaped from the Springs Magistrate's Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters confirmed that they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape from custody of nine awaiting trial prisoners. Three of the escapees have subsequently been rearrested.
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