Ray Lee: Man on the run from HMP Maghaberry is arrested

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An alleged fraudster who has been unlawfully at large since August has been arrested by police.

Ray Lee is awaiting trial over a series of frauds in which he is accused of masquerading as a police officer and asked victims for cash and jewellery.

The 30-year-old was given compassionate bail for a funeral in Dublin, but failed to return to Maghaberry Prison on 24 August.

A 59-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Mr Lee will appear in court in Belfast later.

The 59-year-old man has since been charged with assisting an offender and will also appear at Laganside Court.