A wanted man who was on the run for nearly a week has been arrested by police.

Anthony Arnold, 22, was detained by officers last night.

Arnold, of Chiltern Green, has been arrested and charged with escaping from lawful custody.

He has been remanded in custody to appear before Southampton Magistrates Court today.

As part of enquiries to locate him, officers arrested an 18-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.

She has been released with no further action.

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A large manhunt was launched last Thursday after a suspect escaped custody at Southampton General Hospital.

Officers searched surrounding roads, including Vine Road and Olive Road.

Hollybrook Cemetery was also searched by police.