Council Bluffs, IA – A man who was in handcuffs and escaped from custody this (Friday) morning, in Council Bluffs, was arrested about an hour later.

According to Council Bluffs Police, the white male wearing all black – was arrested in connection with an assault case. Police had been searching for him in the area of N. 29^th Street and Avenue B, just north of W. Broadway Street.

Authorities said there was no danger to the public – since the man was in handcuffs at the time of his escape.