Immigration detainee who allegedly attacked two prison guards and sparked a manhunt is finally caught
An immigration detainee who allegedly attacked two border force officers before escaping a van has been arrested following a two-day manhunt.
Police were called to Clyde in western Sydney about 3.40am on Thursday following reports a male officer, 54, had been stabbed in the neck and cheek.
A second male officer, 36, was also assaulted, with both rushed to hospital.
NSW Police said the officers were transporting 28-year-old Tongan National Paea Teu from Villawood to Sydney Airport when the alleged incident occurred.
Teu allegedly escaped the van, sparking a two-day manhunt that ended on Friday after he was spotted at a home in Eschol Park in Sydney's southwest.
He was arrested by police and later charged with causing wounding/grievous bodily harm to a person with intent to murder and wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He was refused bail and is due to appear in Parramatta Local Court on Saturday.
A 24-year-old woman was also arrested at the home and was charged with knowingly harbouring, maintaining or employing an escaped inmate.
She was granted bail and is expected to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on Thursday.
NSW Police have said inquiries remain ongoing.
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