Ten criminals on the run after escaping North West jail

Awaiting-trial prisoners allegedly escaped from holding cells at the Koster police station in the North West.

According to police report on Monday, 12 prisoners busted out from cells in the early hours of the morning. The escapees, aged between 20 and 40, escaped after opening a hole on the wall.

Two of the escapees have been arrested .

Those who remain on the run are wanted for various charges, including assault, burglary theft and possession of suspected stolen goods.