The police have mounted a search for a man who escaped from their custody in Qormi.

This newsroom is informed that the man escaped at about 1.20pm. At the time of his escape, he was handcuffed.

A search was mounted shortly after the escape but so far there is no sign of the man.

The man, Abdulsalam Ben Hamed, a 45 year old Libyan that was helping out with Police investigations, escaped from Police custody while he was in Qormi Police Station.

He was wearing a black and red jacket and black trousers.

Anyone who sees the man or has information about him is requested to get in touch with the Police.