Juveniles apprehended after fleeing Sophia centre

The broken padlocks and steel rods that were found at the scene.

A quick response by the police has led to the apprehension of four juveniles who escaped from the Sophia Holding Centre yesterday morning.

In a statement, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said the escape occurred around 2.45 am.

The juveniles were housed in cells 3 and 4 of the Holding Centre. They were in custody for armed robbery, manslaughter and murder.