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Two charged over Townsville prison break

Two men have been charged after allegedly escaping from Townsville Correctional Centre last night.

The 21-year-old man and 35-year-old man were both taken into custody at different locations today, Queensland Police confirmed in a statement.

The 35-year-old has been charged with one count each of escape by person in lawful custody and contravention of a domestic violence order.

The 21-year-old was charged with one count of escape by person in lawful custody.

Both are expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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