Man arrested after prisoner absconds from jail

9 June 2025

A man has been arrested after a prisoner absconded from an open jail more than three months ago.

Thames Valley Police had been looking for 38-year-old Michael Gilworth since 27 February when he left HMP Spring Hill in Buckinghamshire.

He had been convicted of robbery, burglary and possession of a blade, police said.

Detectives have now arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the investigation and have taken him into custody.

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Thames Valley Police

Heidi Bessant and the prisoner spent time in hotels while he was on day release.

Plants and furniture grown and crafted by inmates are being sold at the charity's shop in Trinity.

Units are also in poor condition and the range of vocational training is too narrow, a watchdog says.

Fallon Adams was not given warnings about mixing medication, a Cambridgeshire coroner concludes.

Duncan Welsh was awarded £3,325 in compensation after the mistake was realised.