A migrant who was mistakenly released from prison has been arrested following a police manhunt.

Hadush Kebatu was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers in the Finsbury Park area of London at around 8.30am on Sunday morning.

Commander James Conway said: "This has been a diligent and fast paced investigation.

"Information from the public led officers to Finsbury Park and following a search, they located Mr Kebatu. He was detained by police, but will be returned to the custody of the Prison Service.

"I am extremely grateful to the public for their support following our appeal, which assisted in locating Mr Kebatu."

Image: Hadush Kebatu, who was jailed for two sexual assaults in Epping. Pic: Essex Police / PA

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