A man who escaped police officers after being arrested in relation to a domestic-related incident is now back in custody.

Ricky Ousley had been arrested and taken into custody in Abingdon but fell ill so was then taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

At approximately 7.35am yesterday (March 10), the hospital discharged Ousley back into the custody of officers, when he absconded.

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The 24-year-old has now been rearrested and is back in custody, police confirmed in the early hours of this morning (March 11).

A police spokesperson said: "Thames Valley Police is no longer appealing for the public’s help to find a wanted man in Oxford.

"We released an appeal yesterday (March 10) asking for help to find a man who was wanted for absconding custody.

"A 24-year-old man from Oxford has now been been arrested and is in custody."