Man arrested after escaping from police at Wolverhampton’s New Cross hospital

A man who escaped from police officers at a Wolverhampton hospital has been arrested.

The 32-year-old was wanted by police after escaping from officers at New Cross Hospital on November 2.

West Midlands Police has now confirmed that the man has been arrested and remains in custody.

A spokesperson for the force said: "A 32-year-old man who was wanted by police after escaping from officers at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital on 2 November has now been arrested and remains in custody.

"We’d like to thank everyone who shared our earlier appeal."