Prisoner who fled GPHC found hiding in barrel

Melvor Jeffrey

Melvor Jeffrey, who was allegedly shot by the police and then escaped from lawful custody while under guard at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) on Wednesday, was yesterday recaptured by the lawmen after he was found hiding in a barrel at Agricola, East Bank Demerara.

After four days of searching, the police found the wanted 18-year-old, Jeffrey, of Kaneville and Agricola, East Bank Demerara, in a house at Agricola.