Prisoner escapes from custody while receiving treatment at St James's Hospital in Dublin

A convicted prisoner is currently at large after fleeing custody in Dublin this morning.

It’s understood the man managed to elude prison officers at around 10am while receiving treatment at St James’s Hospital.

The matter is being investigated by the Irish Prison Service.

A spokesperson for the Irish Prison said: "The Irish Prison Service can confirm that a prisoner has escaped from lawful custody while on escort to St James Hospital this morning.  Garda Síochána were notified immediately and provided with all the relevant information in relation to the prisoner. The Irish Prison Service is currently investigating the circumstances of the escape."