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A man who is accused of escaping police custody proudly boasted of his effort on his way into court on Friday. Braydon William Stanley is set to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court on Friday afternoon. Mr Stanley was arrested at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal on Thursday evening after more than three days on the run. He allegedly fled police custody at the Burnie Police Station on Monday afternoon, shortly after being arrested in Smithton. He was arrested for failing to appear in court, and was due to face the Burnie Magistrates Court on a number of other matters on Wednesday. Mr Stanley yelled greetings at the media gathered outside the Devonport Magistrates Court on Friday from the back of a police van. He requested that his story be put on the front page of the local newspapers, and expressed pride in having evaded capture for four days. "Not bad, aye" Mr Stanley yelled from the back of the van. More to come While you're with us, did you know that you can now sign up to receive breaking news updates and daily headlines direct to your inbox? Sign up here.

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