Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4091Escape from custody · Co. Cork · 15 Jan 2026

Prisoner escapes from Garda custody while being transported to Cork Prison

A man in lawful custody escaped while being transported to Cork Prison in the afternoon of 15 January 2026. Gardaí are investigating and working with the Irish Prison Service to locate him.

  1. Reported16 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in custody escaped while being transported to Cork Prison. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man had not yet formally entered Cork Prison when he fled. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was being brought to the facility under lawful custody when he managed to escape. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe escape occurred in Cork city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe escape took place in the afternoon of Thursday, 15 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are working with the Irish Prison Service to locate the escaped man. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA Garda spokesperson confirmed the escape and stated investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Prisoner on the loose after escaping Garda custody

    Initial report of the escape; Garda spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated investigations are ongoing in liaison with the Irish Prison Service.

    suspect, male