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Fugitive Sex Offender Caught After 3 Weeks on Run

24 Sep

Summary

Sex offender James Hands escaped prison over three weeks ago.
He was apprehended by police after a short foot chase.
Hands faces charges for escape and possessing a knife.

James Hands, a 38-year-old sex offender, has been recaptured after escaping from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston, Lincolnshire. He had been missing for over three weeks, having disappeared on September 1. His evasion ended on Monday when Nottinghamshire Police officers spotted him in Nottingham city centre. A short foot pursuit ensued before Hands was arrested.

Following his arrest, Hands was charged with two serious offenses: escaping from lawful custody and possessing a knife blade in a public place. He is scheduled to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on October 20 to face these charges. Police commended the officers whose swift actions led to his apprehension.

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