Another court appearance has been made by a man accused of escaping police custody.

Esterhazy RCMP say 27-year-old Jason Mitton bolted from the Esterhazy hospital July 13th, but was eventually located several kilometres east of the town in a rural area.

Mitton faces numerous charges, including Assault, Assault a Peace Officer, and Attempting to Escape Lawful Custody.

He remains in custody for his next court date in Broadview on August 25th.