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Murderer who absconded from prison is caught

Murderer who absconded from prison is caught

Summary

A convicted murderer named Matthew Armstrong and another inmate, Daniel Washbourne, who escaped from an open prison on New Year's Day, have been caught. Armstrong was arrested near a train station in Warwickshire, while Washbourne was found and arrested in Bristol.

Key Facts

  • Matthew Armstrong was jailed for life for murder in 2009.
  • Daniel Washbourne has previous convictions for violence.
  • Both escaped from an open prison called HMP Leyhill on January 1st.
  • Armstrong was arrested near Henley-in-Arden train station in Warwickshire at noon.
  • Washbourne was found and arrested in Bristol city centre at 1:30 PM.
  • Armstrong is also suspected of committing a robbery in Leyhill the night before escaping.
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