A PRISONER who absconded from a Buckinghamshire jail has been apprehended by police.
A man-hunt was launched after Michael Rothery went missing from HMP Spring Hill open prison on Monday.
Police located and arrested the 43-year-old in Oxford this morning.
Supt Olly Wright said: “I want to thank the public and the media for their help in the course of this investigation.
“In particular, the residents across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire for their patience while search activities were carried out.
“This arrest will hopefully mean that residents feel safer in our communities.”
• A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing a constable in the execution of duty.
• A 54-year-old man was also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and obstructing a constable in the execution of duty.
Both remain in police custody.
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