Man escapes from NSW police for 30 minutes A MAN who was in police custody has managed to escape and was on the run for half an hour before being caught again. Police say the man escaped from Cessnock police station about 5pm (AEDT) on Friday. He was seen running down a side street near the station and tried to flee through several storm drains. But vigilant members of the public informed police of his location and he was nabbed about 5.30pm. A police spokesman was unable to tell AAP what the man had initially been charged for. After he was caught, the man was charged with escaping lawful custody. Bail was refused and he is due before Maitland Bail Court on Saturday.