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Defendant who botched Northampton court escape attempt ends up in murder trial dock

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A defendant’s botched escape attempt from Northampton Crown Court saw him end up in a secure dock with four defendants in a murder trial.

Peter Stearnes attempted to run away from security officers after being remanded in custody, and crashed through a door into one of the other courtrooms.

But instead of taking him to his freedom, the door led to the secure dock containing four defendants in a murder trial.

Stearnes, aged 30, of Avon Drive, Kings Heath, was quickly restrained by security guards.

He had appeared in court yesterday after being arrested on a warrant, after he had failed to turn up for a previous hearing.

He has admitted a dangerous driving charge, but the basis of plea has not been accepted by the court.

Stearnes will return to court for a Newton hearing - where the charge is admitted, but the exact details of the offence are not.




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