A convicted rapist serving a life sentence who escaped from an open prison has been arrested.

A manhunt was launched after Wayne Jones absconded from HMP North Camp, a Category D open prison at Frieston near Boston in Lincolnshire, on Sunday evening.

And members of the public were warned not to approach him.

On Monday, Lincolnshire Police tweeted: "Wayne Jones, who absconded from HMP North Sea Camp yesterday evening (November 25), has been located.

"The 39-year-old has been arrested in relation to absconding. Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."