A serial flasher who went on the run from Oxford Crown Court is back in custody.

John Bustin, 41, fled court yesterday when waiting to be sentenced for flashing at a woman in Osney Lane, Oxford.

A warrant was issued for his arrest and his description was circulated to all officers in Oxford.

Bustin, who has a 24-year history of exposing himself to women, was arrested by police in Paradise Square, Oxford, at 11.45am today.

Police spokesman Toby Shergold said Bustin, of Speedwell Street, in Oxford, is currently being held in custody and will be returned to court.