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Laine Clark

Courtroom escape sparks private security concerns

A fugitive bikie is back in custody following a dramatic escape from a courtroom. (HANDOUT/NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE)

A dramatic courtroom escape that sparked a five-day man hunt has triggered criticism of a justice system's use of private security.

A 44-year-old bikie went on the run after jumping the dock and evading G4S private security guards at Darwin Local Court on Friday, fleeing on foot through the city's CBD.

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