THROAT-SLIT THREAT CON'S ESCAPE DASH

Killer pushed woman down hospital stairs and demanded mum's car key

- DAVE FINLAY

A NOTORIOUS killer threatened to slit a female custody officer’s throat in an escape bid.

James Demarco’s threat came during a hospital visit from the jail where he is serving a life sentence.

He was captured by police shortly after he fled from Perth Royal Infirmary. When he was charged, he responded: “Like that will make a difference to my life sentence, ha ha.”