Police have arrested a prisoner who escaped during a transfer from a secure hospital facility to North Manchester Hospital on Tuesday evening.

Marwan Jumaa, 20, is in Lancashire Constabulary custody following a manhunt, Greater Manchester Police said in the early hours of Friday.

“An observant Lancashire Constabulary officer recognised Jumaa and acted swiftly to arrest him,” Detective Supt Nicola McCulloch said in a statement. “He will now be returned to a secure hospital facility.”

Officers had issued an appeal for information after Jumaa, who is serving an indefinite sentence for attacking two women, absconded during the hospital transfer. He was described as a risk to others and himself.

The public had been warned to not approach him, but were instead urged to contact authorities.

McCulloch continued: “This has been a fast-paced investigation which has involved a significant number of officers and resources from Greater Manchester Police.

“I would like to thank the public for their support following our appeal. Our call handlers received a considerable amount of information from members of the public and that assistance has been invaluable in helping us locate Jumaa.

“We are extremely grateful for the support shown throughout this investigation.”

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