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Prisoner flees during rehab visit

Prison escapee Darren Goldsworthy. Picture: WA Police

Police have recaptured a prisoner who escaped during a medical appointment this afternoon.

Police launched a major manhunt after Darren Goldsworthy, 22, eluded guards during an appointment at the Royal Perth Shenton Park annex just before 2pm today.

He was on the run for just over an hour before being arrested near Irwin Barracks in Karrakatta shortly after 3pm.