An escaped prisoner was arrested in Oxford this morning along with a man and a woman.

Michael Rothery, 43, had gone missing from HMP Spring Hill open prison in Buckinghamshire on Monday.

Thames Valley Police said he was arrested this morning.

A 30-year-old woman from Oxford was also arrested on suspicion of obstructing a constable in the execution of duty and a 54-year-old man from Oxford was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and obstructing a constable in the execution of duty.

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Both are currently in police custody.

Supt Olly Wright, Local Police Area Commander for Aylesbury Vale, 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."

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