Remand prisoner Niko Levula has been arrested at Jittu Estate in Suva.

Levula escaped from the Suva Court House this morning.

Police confirmed Levula allegedly used a white Hybrid Taxi as a getaway.

The driver of the taxi has been interviewed and released as he had no direct knowledge of the fact that Levula was escaping from lawful custody.

Levula is charged with one count each of burglary, rape, sexual assault and aggravated robbery.