North Sea Camp sex offender arrested after five months on the run

CCTV images were released at the time Marshall absconded showing him in Mansfield town centre

A convicted sex offender who absconded from an open prison in Lincolnshire about five months ago has been arrested, police said.

Paul Marshall, 54, sparked a police hunt after he went missing from HMP North Sea Camp in November 2022.

He was jailed for rape and wounding with intent and was serving a life sentence at the site.

Lincolnshire Police said he had been arrested in the neighbouring Humberside force area on Sunday.

A spokesperson added: "Thank you to everyone who shared our appeals."

CCTV images were released at the time he absconded, which showed him walking in Mansfield town centre carrying an orange backpack.