Prisoner Josefa Baleiloa who was allegedly assaulted by police officers during his arrest a few weeks ago is still admitted in hospital.

According to police, Baleiloa is still recovering and will be questioned in relation to a series of robberies once he is discharged.

Police could not confirm whether an investigation is underway to determine how Baleiloa sustained injuries which led him to be on a life support machine. Baleiloa who escaped from the Naboro Prison was arrested by police in Cunningham.