A man who was wanted by police has made his first court appearance. 

Anthony Arnold appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Thursday afternoon. 

The 22-year-old of Chiltern Green, Southampton was arrested on Wednesday evening and charged with escaping lawful custody. 

He is yet to enter a plea and the case has been adjourned. 

Arnold will next appear at the same court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15, 2023.

He has been remanded in custody.