A 28-year-old Tongan national was being transported from Villawood Detention Centre to Sydney Airport when he allegedly attacked the driver and passenger connected with the Australian Border Force and escaped the vehicle.
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00:00Police are asking for public assistance now to locate a 28-year-old male who may be able to assist us with our inquiries.
00:09He is a Tongan national. He's described 28 years old, islander appearance, large build.
00:16He's about 180 centimetres tall and unshaven.
00:19When he was last seen, he was wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and black and white sneakers.
00:25If members of the public see this male, we ask that they contact 000.
00:30And further, if they have any other information on this male's whereabouts, if they contact Granville Police or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
00:39A bit of information, if you've got it, on how he managed to get free.
00:46It's still early in our investigation, how we believe while he was in the vehicle, he's assaulted both the driver and passenger and allowing him to escape the car.
00:56This was obviously a violent offence that's occurred, so we do ask members of the public to be wary if they believe they see him and contact us not to approach him.