Eliahs Knudsen Kent inmate escape aided by another prisoner

A 31-year-old prisoner is accused of helping another inmate escape custody last week at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Burnside.

Eliahs Knudsen Kent was mistakenly released from the jail on Nov. 7, prompting a manhunt that resulted in his arrest the next day in Spryfield.

Halifax Regional Police said a 31-year-old inmate who was supposed to be released on that date allowed Kent to pose as him and be released instead.

The 31-year-old appeared in Dartmouth provincial court on Friday afternoon and was charged with permitting escape and breach of recognizance.

Kent had previously been charged with attempted murder, home invasion, attempt to commit robbery, robbery, robbery to steal a firearm, using a firearm in the commission of an offence and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

After his release he was also charged with use of forged documents and identity fraud.