The police in Samoa have captured one of two prisoners on the run from Tafaigata prison.
The escapee, Lauitiiti Tualima, is being questioned over two assaults, one involving an Australian tourist.
Re-captured prisoner Lauitiiti Tualima. Photo: RNZI/supplied Tipi
The police commissioner, Egon Keil, has thanked those who assisted police in locating the prisoner.
Another inmate missing since April is still at large.
