A sex offender who absconded from an open prison near Bristol has been arrested.
Neon Collins, escaped from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire sometime before 8am, today, Sunday (May 12).
The 39-year-old, who was previously known as Wayne Parkes, is currently serving a custodial sentence for sexual offences.
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He has the word Holly written in Japanese tattooed on his neck and a pierced left ear with a large hole in the lobe.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police confirmed this evening that Collins has been found.
He said: "Neon Collins, who absconded from HMP Leyhill earlier today, has been located and arrested.
"We’d like to thank everyone who helped us by sharing our appeal to find him."
