Police end search appeal for prisoner who absconded from HMP Springhill

An appeal was made by the police last Monday
By James Lowson
Published 30th Jan 2023, 09:42 BST
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Thames Valley Police is no longer searching for a 39-year-old who absconded from an Aylesbury Vale prison.

Last Monday (23 January), the police force launched an appeal to find Ben Stevens who absconded from HMP Springhill.

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On Saturday police confirmed the search had been completed after a man had been arrested.

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A police spokesman said: “The force is no longer making that appeal, but would like to thank everyone who shared it and came forward with information.

“A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this investigation and is currently in police custody.”