72   Arrest of escapee

(cf 1991 Act, s 33)

(1)  A public health detainee or person arrested under section 71 who escapes from the place where he or she is detained may be arrested at any time:

(a)  by the person for the time being in charge of that place, or

(b)  by an authorised medical practitioner, or

(c)  by a police officer, or

(d)  by any person assisting a person referred to in paragraphs (a)–(c).

(2)  On being arrested, the escapee must be returned to the place from which he or she has escaped.