A man accused of rape made a bold attempt to escape from the custody of a police officer on Tuesday at the High Court in Georgetown.
The accused, Warren George, was on bail for the charges of rape and assault, when he asked to use the washroom. On his way to the washroom, George leapt over the rails of the High Court corridor in a dramatic bid to escape.
The attempted escape was caught on the High Court security cameras. In the CCTV footage, George could be seen walking without handcuffs along the High Court corridor with an officer. It is not customary to have restraints on persons who are out on bail.
Whilst walking casually towards to the washroom, George decided to turn and head in the opposition direction and could be seen being ordered by the police to revert to his original course.
The accused decided to take a seat, then he stood, clambered over the chairs in the corridor and leapt over the rails. He landed without apparent injury, fell into a pool of water, and procceded to escape on foot, all the while being pursued by the police officer who was simultaneously alerting other officers
George was later re-captured by members of the Guyana Police Force and his bail was revoked. He reportedly told the judge that it was a mistake.
