A man from Guinea who was under arrest for alleged rape has escaped police custody.

The police said that the man Seykou Ballde, 32, escaped from St. Julians police station.

The man was being questioned for allegedly raping Maltese woman who was in Paceville last night. He was arrested after two constables who were on patrol were alerted by the woman's screams.

Anyone having information about him was asked to phone the police on number 119.

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