The case against a man accused of escaping from police custody has been delayed after he refused to leave his cell and go to court.
Richard Harrison is alleged to have run away from police after being arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in Bideford.
He is also facing three charges of dwelling house burglary, which he has admitted.
Harrison's case was due to be heard at Exeter Crown Court but he refused to leave his cell in Exeter Prison and it was adjourned until the week after next so he can be seen by his solicitors.
The prosecution are also going to consider whether they are to continue the case of escaping from lawful custody in the light of the more serious burglary allegations.
Harrison, aged 43, of Geneva Court, Bideford, is accused of escaping from custody last month. He is also due for sentence at Exeter for three burglaries in Bideford.
Mr David Bowen, prosecuting, said the file will be reviewed to see if the escape charge will be pursued.
Mr Nigel Wraith, defending, said he did not know why Harrison had refused to leave his cell, but hoped progress can be made on the case when it is listed later this month.
Judge Erik Salomonsen adjourned the case and said urged both sides to have the case ready to be dealt with when it comes back into the list.
