A convicted murderer who fled prison has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
The arrest comes after an alleged incident the night before be absconded, said Avon and Somerset Police.
Matthew Armstrong, 35, was arrested near Henley-in-Arden train station by Warwickshire Police shortly before midday today (Wednesday, January 7).
He, alongside Daniel Washbourne, 40, was arrested after absconding from HMP Leyhill on New Year’s Day.
Avon and Somerset Police said Armstrong was also arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with an incident in a village near the prison.
A spokesperson for the police said: “A man had forced his way into a home and threatened the occupants before stealing a mobile phone and a quantity of cash.
“Following this incident, we’ve carried out a number of enquiries, including interviews with the victims and house-to-house enquiries, which have led to Armstrong being arrested on suspicion of committing this offence.”
Armstrong is in police custody at this time, added the force. Washbourne was arrested at around 1.30am today by officers in Bristol city centre.
Police said Washbourne was taken to hospital after he was found with injuries but is now in police custody.
A third man was arrested by Avon and Somerset Police in Bristol on Saturday, January 3.
Aaron Thomas, 39, has been charged with escaping lawful custody and appeared at court on Monday (January 5).
He will appear at Bristol Crown Court in February.
A spokesperson for the force added: “We’d like to thank the public for calling in with information and sightings in response to our appeals.”
